{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Barbara Jordan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":67.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4421222,"projectId":9440111,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and their imagination journey. On Fridays, we have Freethinking Fridays. The students use that time to think creatively about how to build things, solve problems, create, and engage with each other. They work in teams using the selected items for the day. We really appreciate your supplying the students with items that will engage them and cultivate an environment of creativity and design. Thank you again for supporting our students in their thinking. They are the future.","fullyFundedDate":1755719103570,"projectUrl":"project/makerspace-centers/9440111/","projectTitle":"Makerspace Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luebbers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4421222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525828913983","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-luebbers"},{"teacherId":4421222,"projectId":9437515,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students in their reading journey. Our kiddos love to read, and they love it when they get to come to the library and use the mobile cart to check out books. They will take it upon themselves to push the cart to the hall and set everything up. They also love having the color printer. They will request pictures to be printed and use those pictures in other content areas. Having the mobile cart makes it possible for the kids to get the books they need even if the librarian is not available.","fullyFundedDate":1758809959742,"projectUrl":"project/books-on-the-go/9437515/","projectTitle":"Books on the Go","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luebbers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4421222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525828913983","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-luebbers"},{"teacherId":4421222,"projectId":9439736,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students. Giving our students the opportunity to design and print their ideas covers so many different areas of our curriculum. The students are printing items for science, for writing, and for social studies. As well as working on ideas during our makerspace time. They will sit forever just watching the machine run. It is also a great resource for overstimulated students to calm down and decompress. The students really love the items they are getting from the printer. Thank you for all of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1757514003286,"projectUrl":"project/prototypes-for-the-future/9439736/","projectTitle":"Prototypes for the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luebbers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4421222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525828913983","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-luebbers"},{"teacherId":4421222,"projectId":9860527,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and their reading journey. The tubs have been a game-changer in our library. The students have easier access to the books that they really want to read. It makes browsing and selecting a new library book a whole lot easier for both the big kids and the little kids. Adding book tubs to the library has also made reshelving the books a lot easier as well. I spend less time reshelving, so I have more time to help the students in the library when they need it. Thank you so much for continuing to support my students.","fullyFundedDate":1761931663495,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-find-a-book/9860527/","projectTitle":"Help Me Find a Book","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luebbers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4421222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525828913983","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-luebbers"},{"teacherId":4421222,"projectId":9903679,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and their reading journey. The tubs have been a game-changer in our library. The students have easier access to the books that they really want to read. It makes browsing and selecting a new library book a whole lot easier for both the big kids and the little kids. Adding book tubs to the library has also made reshelving the books a lot easier as well. I spend less time reshelving, so I have more time to help the students in the library when they need it. Thank you so much for continuing to support my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763491609269,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-find-a-book-2/9903679/","projectTitle":"Help Me Find a Book 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luebbers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4421222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525828913983","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-luebbers"},{"teacherId":7241909,"projectId":9976958,"letterContent":"The impact of having this 3D Printer Filament is tremendous! The students will now have more filament to print fidgets and small hand held items/figurines that enhance learning, joy and excitement with technology in our classroom because of YOU! Your Donation was not only thoughtful but absolutely inspiring. I am grateful for your contributions and so are my students. We will use the filament for the STEM Lab classroom project at BCJ for 4th Grade students. My vision behind this classroom STEM lab is to provide underserved students with direct access to technology and resources they may not normally engage with on a consistent basis. I never want students to feel intimidated by the technology, however, I want them to embrace it and enjoy it. You have helped to continue make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1769095236095,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printer-filament/9976958/","projectTitle":"3D Printer Filament!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7241909_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767119857048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7241909"},{"teacherId":7241909,"projectId":9948301,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students in the classroom with the purchase of LCD learning tablets. Your impact is profound and the students love them so much. It really helps them to stay focused and take notes while learning. You are truly incredible and your contributions will continue to make an impact at BCJ for many students in the years to come. Students are currently exploring the impact of Dams on the environment. While they watch videos and engage in learning they take notes on the LCD learning tablets and discuss their findings and thoughts with a peer. It helps them stay engaged and they love writing on the tablets. One student stated \"Ms. Carpenter I love this so much!\" You are making a difference in the lives of my students and that is commendable.","fullyFundedDate":1767112110865,"projectUrl":"project/lcd-learning-tablets/9948301/","projectTitle":"LCD Learning Tablets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7241909_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767119857048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7241909"},{"teacherId":7241909,"projectId":9763318,"letterContent":"Wow! The impact of having a 3D Printer in the classroom is truly amazing. Students have been so invested in creating prints and learning more about the device itself. I look forward to cultivating more opportunities for students to design and create prints that bring joy to the learning environment. Our students deserve every opportunity to have access to vital resources that enhance and motivate their learning outcomes. Your support has truly shown what can be done when the correct tools are leveraged for learning! Thank you for your contributions to BCJ and my classroom. It means so much to us that you support student learning in all grade levels and WE are grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1763575530436,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printer-for-science-at-bcj/9763318/","projectTitle":"3D Printer for Science at BCJ","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7241909_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767119857048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7241909"},{"teacherId":7241909,"projectId":8983454,"letterContent":"The impact of this project for my Kindergartners was profound. They had hands on learning experiences with this project for months, especially with the harsh winter we had last year in 2024. My students used the magnet tiles to build and play with joy and gladness. We also were able to partner with another educator in the grade level and share this resource. Your contributions were significant for the students at BCJ and I am forever grateful for the support and contributions that have been made toward this project. \r\n\r\nThanks,","fullyFundedDate":1733854472061,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess/8983454/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7241909_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767119857048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7241909"},{"teacherId":10021472,"projectId":9326766,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom! Because of your donation, my students now have access to storage drawers where they can keep their supplies neatly organized. Having a dedicated space for their materials has made a big difference in our daily routines—students are more focused, responsible, and ready to learn. It may seem like a small change, but having this level of organization has created a more structured and productive learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe are also incredibly grateful for the large mobile whiteboard. It has become a central part of our lessons, allowing me to teach from anywhere in the room while keeping students engaged. One of the best features is being able to display current vocabulary words and key concepts throughout the day. This helps reinforce learning and ensures that students have constant access to the language and visuals that support their success.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have truly impacted our classroom. Thank you for investing in my students' growth and creating a space where learning can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1747843807871,"projectUrl":"project/engaged-and-ready-tools-to-support-focu/9326766/","projectTitle":"Engaged and Ready: Tools to Support Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10021472_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746548111403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10021472"},{"teacherId":4421222,"projectId":9367649,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students in their reading journey. As a Librarian, we are tasked with helping students develop a love of reading. Libraries, especially for kindergarten through grade two students, can be an intimidating place. Having organizational tools to help us make our library more kid-friendly has had a profoundly positive impact on our school library. Our students are already finding books that have not circulated in many years. We are working hard to discover all of the joys that are in our library. Thank you for all of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1750909794647,"projectUrl":"project/library-organization/9367649/","projectTitle":"Library Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luebbers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4421222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525828913983","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-luebbers"},{"teacherId":3948594,"projectId":8644145,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students now have snacks to keep them energized and a calming corner where they can take a break when emotions feel overwhelming. Both resources have made a big difference in our classroom community. Students who come to school hungry can focus better with a quick snack, and those who use the calming corner often return to class ready to re-engage with confidence and a clearer mind.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful moments came from a student who, after using the calming corner with one of the sensory tools, simply said, \"I feel ready now.\" That small statement reflects the big impact of your gift. You've provided my students not only with comfort and nourishment, but also with tools to manage their emotions, build resilience, and succeed both academically and personally.","fullyFundedDate":1729228867254,"projectUrl":"project/keep-calm-and-snack-on/8644145/","projectTitle":"Keep Calm and Snack On!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gaston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3948594_orig.jpg?crop=1052,1053,x0,y296&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659638891451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nelson-teach"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_77949","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":388,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":76,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":32.1,"schoolId":77949,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Barbara Jordan Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Barbara Jordan Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/missouri/the-school-district-of-university-city/barbara-jordan-elementary-school/77949"}