{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Barbara Jordan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":69.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","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"},{"teacherId":4421222,"projectId":9283352,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students in their learning journey. It's been a long year and celebrating our learning is important because it boosts confidence, motivates further progress, and fosters a positive mindset. It also provides positive reinforcement for the students, validates efforts, and can even lead to the release of dopamine, creating a sense of pleasure and satisfaction. Recognizing these small achievements helps my students maintain momentum towards larger goals and build resilience.","fullyFundedDate":1746540729309,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-our-learning/9283352/","projectTitle":"Celebrate Our Learning","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":8420282,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued support of my students. This project didn't quite go as planned. I wanted books that would support modules in reading, and many of the books that we requested were not available by the time the project was funded. But that's ok, we pivoted and got a bunch of bookmarks, which the students really enjoyed using and collecting. We also got ziplock bags in a variety of sizes. Some large ones were used to keep book sets together or for book bags, as the students took books home for the weekend, and some smaller ones were used to keep bookmarks in. Thank you for always looking after the needs of my students. We really appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1721063961823,"projectUrl":"project/reading-resources/8420282/","projectTitle":"Reading Resources","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":8482383,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students during their educational journey. When students come to reading, they are tasked with keeping track of many different papers and activities. This requires them to be very organized. Binders are crucial in the classroom for their role in organization and efficient access to learning materials. The binders also help students stay on track with assignments, notes, and study resources, reducing the risk of losing important papers, and they help develop better study habits. I have found that organized materials can improve academic performance, reduce stress (for both me and the students), and enhance overall classroom management. The students use the dividers to keep different aspects of our learning organized, and the colored papers help them distinguish between a resource and a notes page. The students use these items daily. Thank you again for all of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1721063863719,"projectUrl":"project/organizational-tools-for-success/8482383/","projectTitle":"Organizational Tools for Success","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":8505554,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students' learning journey. They switch classes between reading, math, and science/social studies. This requires them to be very organized. Folders and binders are crucial in the classroom for their role in organization and efficient access to learning materials. The folders and binders also help students stay on track with assignments, notes, and study resources, reducing the risk of losing important papers, and they help develop better study habits. I have found that organized materials can improve academic performance, reduce stress (for both me and the students), and enhance overall classroom management.","fullyFundedDate":1724435149040,"projectUrl":"project/organizational-tools-for-success-part-2/8505554/","projectTitle":"Organizational Tools for Success Part 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":4421222,"projectId":8552651,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students in their learning journey. My students are very creative. Having colored paper in a variety of sizes available in the classroom is important for promoting student creativity, fostering fine motor skills, and enhancing learning across various subjects. My students create crafts which provide opportunities for self-expression, problem-solving, and social interaction, and ultimately contributing to a more well-rounded educational experience. My students love to make foldable and graphic organizers on colored paper to help them remember the information they need for class.","fullyFundedDate":1724682906126,"projectUrl":"project/learning-their-own-way/8552651/","projectTitle":"Learning Their Own Way","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":8716664,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my multilingual students on their English learning journey. Multilingual students can use the classroom iPad to draw, record audio, take pictures, and shoot video to help them record their learning without the pressure of having to write in English. It also allows the students to better communicate with their classmates when working on small group activities. The iPad has built-in creativity tools, as well as many apps that provide diverse and authentic learning options for multilingual students to improve their language skills, practice oral language, and communicate. Thank you again for your continued support of my students and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1725282210160,"projectUrl":"project/a-voice-for-everyone/8716664/","projectTitle":"A Voice for Everyone","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":8741891,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and their continued growth as learners and readers in the classroom. Having Native language books available in the classroom is crucial for multilingual students as they help build literacy skills, connect content to students' prior knowledge, and support their academic learning. They also promote cultural understanding and can improve students' confidence and self-esteem. My ML students have blossomed this school year with having these books available to them on a daily basis.","fullyFundedDate":1725900560329,"projectUrl":"project/native-language-library/8741891/","projectTitle":"Native Language Library","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":8788963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and their learning in the classroom. \r\n Anchor charts are a daily part of life in the elementary classroom. We create them in reading, math, science, and social studies. Anchor charts are valuable classroom tools that support student learning and engagement by providing visual reminders, reference points, and scaffolds for various skills and concepts. During the lesson, the charts are co-created with students, making the learning process more interactive and meaningful. Thank you again for your continued support of the students and their learning this year.","fullyFundedDate":1726669899253,"projectUrl":"project/anchor-our-thinking/8788963/","projectTitle":"Anchor our Thinking","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"}],"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":31.0,"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"}