{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jefferson County Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":74.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9697734,"projectId":10755320,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of the students of Jefferson County Elementary School and our Junior Beta Club, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our project, \"Legends Against Hunger: Little Hands, Big Hearts!\" Your kindness has helped us turn a vision of service, compassion, and community involvement into a meaningful opportunity for our young leaders.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, our students are learning that being a legend is not about fame or recognition, but about the positive difference we make in the lives of others. The donated resources are helping our students prepare to serve individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in our community. Our Beta Club members are excited about the opportunity to organize supplies, prepare donations, and work together toward a common goal. Most importantly, they are discovering that even the smallest hands can make an extraordinary impact when guided by big hearts.\r\n\r\nAs we continue this journey, our students will take an active role in organizing and distributing resources while developing leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and empathy. We hope this experience will inspire them to become lifelong advocates for kindness and service. Your generosity has provided more than materials; it has given our students an opportunity to experience the true meaning of giving back. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us build the next generation of compassionate leaders. Together, we are proving that legends are not just born; they are made through acts of kindness!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\n\r\nMrs. LaTasha Ford-Glass\r\nJunior Beta Club Sponsor\r\nJefferson County Elementary School\r\nLegends in the Making!","fullyFundedDate":1793200566816,"projectUrl":"project/legends-against-hunger-little-hands-bi/10755320/","projectTitle":"Legends Against Hunger: Little Hands, Big Hearts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Glass","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9697734_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754173077662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9697734"},{"teacherId":10062134,"projectId":10749869,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! Because of your generosity, my fifth-grade students now have snacks and sports drinks to enjoy throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled when our project was funded! Many become hungry during the day, and having snacks available has made a wonderful difference. They are happier, more energized, and better able to concentrate on their lessons.\r\n\r\nThe greatest impact has been seeing my students focus on learning instead of worrying about being hungry. These snacks provide comfort, encouragement, and the energy they need to participate in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has done more than fill hungry stomachs. You have shown my students that someone truly cares about their happiness and education.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for making a difference in our classroom. Because of wonderful donors like you, my students can continue to read, believe, and achieve!","fullyFundedDate":1793801374410,"projectUrl":"project/no-hungry-fifth-graders/10749869/","projectTitle":"No Hungry Fifth Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shawanna R Hawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10062134_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771787996218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10062134"},{"teacherId":10062134,"projectId":10623703,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has made a tremendous impact on my fifth-grade students and our classroom. The snacks have helped reduce hunger throughout the school day, allowing my students to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. The eyeglass cleaning wipes have helped students keep their glasses clean so they can read, see the board, and complete assignments more comfortably. \r\n\r\nOne of the greatest impacts has been seeing my students excited about learning and having the resources they need to succeed. These supplies have helped create a more comfortable, supportive, and productive classroom environment. Your kindness has removed everyday obstacles and allowed my students to focus more on learning and achieving their goals. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in their education!","fullyFundedDate":1793801355639,"projectUrl":"project/cleaning-and-feeding-a-necessity/10623703/","projectTitle":"Cleaning and Feeding a Necessity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shawanna R Hawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10062134_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771787996218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10062134"},{"teacherId":10062134,"projectId":10476227,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project! Your generosity has made a positive impact on my fifth-grade students and our classroom. The wagon has made transporting our STEAM materials easier, the batteries keep our learning tools working, and the ink allows me to provide important reading and learning activities. The sensory toys have helped my students remain calm, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe greatest impact has been on my students' learning experiences. They are more engaged, excited to participate, and confident in the classroom. Your donation has helped create a more organized, supportive learning environment where students with different needs can succeed. Seeing their smiles and excitement reminds me how much your kindness means. Thank you for investing in their education and making our classroom a better place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1793801182613,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-with-sensory-and-stem/10476227/","projectTitle":"Rolling With Sensory and STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shawanna R Hawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10062134_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771787996218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10062134"},{"teacherId":1489349,"projectId":10418847,"letterContent":"By engaging in hands-on investigative experiments after reading our books, students are developing critical thinking, data analysis, and evidence-based reasoning skills. In the short term, our reading has increased classroom engagement and fostered collaboration as \"detective squads\" work together to solve complex problems. \r\n\r\nOver time, cultivating this investigative mindset is building long-term confidence and a passion for STEM, establishing an enduring culture of curiosity that inspires scholars to pursue advanced fields of research and discovery. Our literacy club scholars are rocking it out!","fullyFundedDate":1787171708326,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-stem-books-for-the-literacy-c/10418847/","projectTitle":"Restocking STEM Books for the Literacy Club","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Mukes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1489349_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x396,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768329344462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1489349"},{"teacherId":7932252,"projectId":10422316,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous donors for making our classroom rug possible! Your kindness and support mean so much to us. This rug will provide our students with a comfortable and welcoming space to gather, learn, read, share ideas, and build meaningful connections.\r\nSomething as simple as a rug makes a BIG difference in creating a classroom environment where students feel safe, included, and excited to learn. Because of your generosity, our classroom is one step closer to being an even more inviting place for learning and growing.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make a difference in their educational journey. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1787171284123,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-corner-for-curious-minds/10422316/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Corner for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7932252_orig.jpg?crop=2028,2028,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749054626692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7932252"},{"teacherId":10062134,"projectId":10581167,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how thankful my students and I are for your generous donation of snacks to our classroom! We had completely run out of snacks, and my students were so disappointed. It was heartbreaking to see their sad faces when they asked for a snack, and I had to tell them we didn't have any more. Thanks to your kindness and generosity, those sad faces have turned into big smiles! My students were so excited when our new snacks arrived. Now, they have something to enjoy throughout the school day, especially when they need a little extra energy to stay focused and ready to learn.\r\n Your donation also allows us to provide snacks during our after-school STEM program, where students work hard exploring, creating, building, and learning new things. Having snacks available makes a tremendous difference because students can concentrate on learning instead of worrying about being hungry. You have provided more than just snacks; you have given my students happiness, comfort, and the reassurance that someone cares about their needs. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making our classroom a happier place and helping us keep our students fed, focused, and excited about learning!","fullyFundedDate":1793021113912,"projectUrl":"project/steam-and-snacking/10581167/","projectTitle":"STEAM and Snacking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shawanna R Hawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10062134_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771787996218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10062134"},{"teacherId":8564087,"projectId":10388154,"letterContent":"Dear DonorsChoose Supporters,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for funding our project to provide picture dictionaries for our students! Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in our classroom by giving students valuable resources to build their vocabulary, strengthen their reading skills, and develop a love for learning.\r\n\r\nThese picture dictionaries will help our students connect words with images, improve their understanding of new concepts, and grow in confidence as readers and learners. Your support helps make learning more engaging, accessible, and enjoyable for every student.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students' education and success. Because of your generosity, our students will have tools that support their learning and inspire them to reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1785249360775,"projectUrl":"project/building-vocabulary-through-picture-dict/10388154/","projectTitle":"Building Vocabulary Through Picture Dictionaries","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8564087_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784781523123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8564087"},{"teacherId":2589396,"projectId":10655989,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to help keep my first graders warm and cozy this winter! Because of your kindness, my students will have winter essentials like gloves, hats, scarves, and socks to help protect them from the cold.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, these simple necessities mean so much more than just staying warm. They provide comfort, confidence, and the feeling of knowing that someone cares about them. No child should have to worry about being cold when they are trying to learn, play, and enjoy being a kid.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping me make sure my little learners are warm, comfortable, and ready to take on each school day. Thank you for wrapping my students in warmth, kindness, and love this winter! You are truly making a difference in their little lives!","fullyFundedDate":1791396227805,"projectUrl":"project/warm-and-ready-winter-essentials-for-fi/10655989/","projectTitle":"Warm and Ready: Winter Essentials for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crosby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2589396_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453554892829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2589396"},{"teacherId":2589396,"projectId":10700631,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Because of your kindness, each of my first graders will receive their very own copy of Frosty the Snowman to take home for Christmas. There is something truly magical about giving a child a book they can call their own, especially during the holiday season.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will help spread Christmas joy, encourage a love of reading, and give my students a special story to share with their families. I can't wait to see their little faces light up when they receive their books!","fullyFundedDate":1790798404503,"projectUrl":"project/frosty-first-graders-the-gift-of-read/10700631/","projectTitle":"Frosty, First Graders & the Gift of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crosby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2589396_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453554892829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2589396"},{"teacherId":7096389,"projectId":10466711,"letterContent":"The headphones have made a significant difference in my classroom by allowing students to focus on individualized learning activities without distractions. Students can clearly hear instructional videos, digital read-aloud, and educational programs, which helps improve comprehension and engagement. The headphones also support differentiated instruction by allowing students to learn at their own pace while working independently. My students were especially excited to have their own headphones to use during technology-based lessons. They enjoy being able to fully immerse themselves in educational games, reading programs, and interactive learning activities without outside noise. Having reliable headphones makes them feel more confident and independent when using digital resources. Several students have benefited greatly from the headphones, particularly those who are easily distracted or who learn best through listening. One student who sometimes struggles to focus during independent work has become much more engaged when using the headphones during reading and math activities. The headphones help create a more comfortable learning environment, allowing students to concentrate and participate more successfully. Thank you for your generosity and support. Your donation has provided my students with a valuable learning tool that enhances their educational experience every day. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1791396232056,"projectUrl":"project/listen-learn-and-achieve/10466711/","projectTitle":"Listen, Learn and Achieve","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Kaho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7096389_orig.jpg?crop=896,896,x68,y367&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582740785580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7096389"},{"teacherId":2599102,"projectId":10381142,"letterContent":"Thank you for the abundance of love, kindness and generosity that you have shown to my scholars and I. Like the joy of opening gifts on Christmas day, my scholars were so excited to quickly open the boxes and see what wonderful tools that were inside for us to use in our daily learning endeavors. They were beyond curious!\r\n\r\nIt is such an amazing feeling to have everything that you need in your classroom to help enhance your students learning, as well as increase their engagement. The joy, the excitement, the smiles that radiate on their faces are truly PRICELESS!","fullyFundedDate":1785691550109,"projectUrl":"project/im-finished-now-what/10381142/","projectTitle":"I'm Finished, Now What?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shameka McArthur","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2599102_orig.jpg?crop=160,160,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785262266122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shameka-ellis"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_8916","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":516,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":99,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":25.8,"schoolId":8916,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jefferson County Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jefferson County Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/mississippi/jefferson-county-school-district/jefferson-co-lower-elementary-school/8916"}