{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jefferson County Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":74.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8564087,"projectId":10387851,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping us provide a class set of children's picture dictionaries for our students! Your kindness and generosity will make a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese dictionaries will help our students build their vocabulary, strengthen their reading and writing skills, and become more confident, independent learners. Having these resources available will encourage curiosity, support language development, and help our young learners discover the joy of learning new words.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students will have valuable tools to help them grow academically and succeed. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students and their potential!","fullyFundedDate":1785253378520,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-has-a-story-to-tell/10387851/","projectTitle":"Every Child Has a Story to Tell!","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":8564087,"projectId":10248071,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our project for chair pockets! Your kindness and support mean so much to our classroom. These chair pockets will help our students keep their supplies organized, easily accessible, and close at hand throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students will have a more organized learning environment, allowing them to spend less time searching for materials and more time learning. Your support makes a positive difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your investment in our students' success.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a better place to learn, grow, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1784221232783,"projectUrl":"project/organized-learning-spaces/10248071/","projectTitle":"Organized Learning Spaces","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":10700668,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our first grade classroom! Because of your kindness, each of my students received their very own copy of Harry the Dirty Dog to take home and enjoy with their families. Having a book of their own is such a special gift, and it encourages a love of reading beyond the classroom. For some of my students, opportunities to own books are limited, so your generosity means more than you know. Thank you for helping me put books into little hands, smiles on little faces, and a love of reading into little hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1790798407141,"projectUrl":"project/harry-the-dirty-dog-a-book-to-share-at/10700668/","projectTitle":"Harry the Dirty Dog: A Book to Share at Home!","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":8799897,"projectId":10274877,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. The wireless headphones have made a significant difference by helping students stay focused and fidget less while taking tests. They work wonderfully, are easy to use, and save valuable instructional time. The students can even operate them independently during center time.\r\n\r\nHaving these wireless headphones has made things much easier for everyone. On behalf of all the students in my class this year and in the years to come, thank you again for your generosity. Please know that your donation has made a meaningful difference in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1785248769801,"projectUrl":"project/no-wires-attached/10274877/","projectTitle":"No Wires Attached!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8799897_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665758135830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8799897"},{"teacherId":10062134,"projectId":10689079,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for funding this project. What made this project so special was my students. My students selected the books they love and wanted to read. They are so excited to read these books during AR time. These series help them learn life lessons; and encourage them to explore their creativity. \r\nAs a Reading teacher I encourage all forms of reading. Whether they read for fun or instructional purposes. A book in a student's hand is always a win.My students will learn how to make friends. Deal with bullies and overcome obstacles. Thanks so much for funding this project.","fullyFundedDate":1791396230793,"projectUrl":"project/fifth-grade-bookworms/10689079/","projectTitle":"Fifth-Grade Bookworms","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":2557832,"projectId":10194149,"letterContent":"Thank you again for bringing our Back to Basics Part 2 to life! \r\n\r\nBack to school can be such an overwhelming time of the year, not just for me, but for the kiddos as well. I am always stressed to the max, wondering if we will have enough supplies and where those supplies will come from. Sometimes, it's so overwhelming that it feels impossible. \r\nAlthough many children start the new school year with zero supplies, thanks to you, each and every kiddo has all the supplies they need to have a successful year. \r\nThese supplies include new headphones, crayons, paper, plastic pocket folders, supply bags, pencils, markers, and so much more! I look around daily and think about my classroom donors. You truly make the impossible, POSSIBLE!\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for looking out for us. :)","fullyFundedDate":1785249936580,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-basics-part-2/10194149/","projectTitle":"Back to School Basics Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trosclair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2557832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755984642922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/margaret-trosclair"},{"teacherId":2557832,"projectId":10222386,"letterContent":"Wooooweeee! What a fun project this one has been. Each year, my kiddos love to receive their Scholastic News magazine. It's the highlight of their month for sure! I have always loved Scholastic News for helping to teach science and social studies skills, and now the platform is digital as well as in print form. Having access to both is THE BEST! \r\nTopics that we have covered so far include Squirrels, Apples & Pumpkins, Being a Good Citizen, and Back to School Rules! My kiddos particularly loved learning about the squirrels, their habitats, and their behaviors. \r\nThank you again for supporting my little ones year after year. We appreciate you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1785262816849,"projectUrl":"project/dont-forget-about-science-and-social-st/10222386/","projectTitle":"Don't Forget About Science and Social Studies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trosclair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2557832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755984642922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/margaret-trosclair"},{"teacherId":2557832,"projectId":10193013,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our Back to Basics project! We needed these school supplies so badly, and thanks to you, my kiddos started the year off strong, wanting for nothing! \r\nEach kiddo received a bag full of brand-new crayons, scissors, pencils, and glue. They also have a fun new electric pencil sharpener (they named him Michael) that is THE BEST pencil sharpener that I've ever used in all my years of teaching. We love having ink for the copier and chart paper to make anchor charts and class projects. One particular project that we used the chart paper for was to make a class mural when we were learning about different kinds of art in the community. Learning opportunities like these would not be possible without donors like you. \r\n\r\nThank you again and again! I will continue to think about your generosity as the school year continues on!","fullyFundedDate":1783276593658,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-basics/10193013/","projectTitle":"Back to School Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trosclair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2557832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755984642922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/margaret-trosclair"},{"teacherId":2557832,"projectId":10292445,"letterContent":"Thank you again for fully funding our We Need Books project! As you know, we can never have too many books for our classroom library! I love seeing how excited the kids are to choose books to read from our library. Each morning, after they finish their morning work, they get to go sit on the rug and read at their leisure. It's so sweet to see, especially when they read to each other. \r\nAgain, this would not be possible without donors like you. I appreciate your continued support of my tiny little classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1785249358548,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-books/10292445/","projectTitle":"We Need Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trosclair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2557832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755984642922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/margaret-trosclair"},{"teacherId":2557832,"projectId":10222725,"letterContent":"Thank you again for fully funding our project of ink, toner, pencils, and paper! \r\nIt's my number one goal this school year is to limit technology as much as possible in my first grade classroom. I truly want to get back to basics, and having these supplies is the first step. \r\nWe've been off to a great start so far! Instead of technology time, we've been focusing more on art and science (apples vs. pumpkins, squirrels) social emotional learning, and getting out to recess. I've already seen a positive improvement in moods and focus for both my kiddos and myself. \r\nThank you again for bringing this project to life! We appreciate you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1785254376856,"projectUrl":"project/lets-put-away-the-ipads-and-pick-up-a-p/10222725/","projectTitle":"Let's Put Away the iPads and Pick Up a Pencil!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trosclair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2557832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755984642922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/margaret-trosclair"},{"teacherId":7932252,"projectId":10176542,"letterContent":"Clean, Organized, and Well-Prepared classroom creates an environment where students can feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn. The Clean, Prepared, and Ready to Learn project will provide my 2nd grade students with essential classroom supplies that help us maintain a welcoming and productive learning environment.\r\n \r\nMost importantly, this project will help create a classroom where every child feels prepared and supported each day. When students walk into a clean, organized classroom with the tools they need, they can begin the day with confidence and a positive mindset—clean, prepared, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1785249936285,"projectUrl":"project/clean-prepared-and-ready-to-learn-in-2/10176542/","projectTitle":"Clean, Prepared, and Ready to Learn in 2nd Grade!","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":2589396,"projectId":10420054,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our first-grade classroom with Scholastic News\\! Your generosity gives my students the opportunity to explore engaging, age- appropriate articles about science, animals, current events, and the world around them.\r\n\r\nThese colorful magazines make learning exciting and help my students build important reading, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. They love looking at the pictures, learning new facts, and sharing what they discover with their classmates.\r\n\r\nYour support helps bring meaningful reading experiences into our classroom and encourages my students to become curious, confident learners. We are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1785686358689,"projectUrl":"project/keep-our-first-graders-connected-to-the/10420054/","projectTitle":"Keep Our First Graders Connected to the World Events.","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"}],"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":25.6,"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"}