{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jim Thorpe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9350636,"projectId":10054013,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund our lit lab for ELL students! We now have many fun and engaging ways to build English language skills for a variety of learning levels and grades.\r\n\r\nThe kids were so excited to see the new materials and have a chance to explore them. The \"10 Things\" and the \"Guess who?\" games have been especially entertaining. These games given confidence to students that have been hesitant to practice their English.\r\n\r\nYou have made a huge difference in the level of support the lit lab is able to provide. These materials will last for several years and impact many students in the future. I greatly appreciate your donation and your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771370033444,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-lab-for-english-language-learne/10054013/","projectTitle":"Literacy Lab for English Language Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350636"},{"teacherId":2997962,"projectId":10033952,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing sensory items and social-emotional learning (SEL) materials for our kindergarten classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our students, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of these resources, our classroom has become a more supportive, inclusive, and engaging environment for all learners. The sensory tools have helped students regulate their emotions, stay focused during lessons, and feel more comfortable throughout the school day. Many of our students are still learning how to manage big feelings, and having access to these materials has given them safe and effective ways to calm their bodies and minds.\r\n\r\nThe SEL materials have also played a vital role in strengthening our classroom community. Through daily use, students are learning how to identify their emotions, practice empathy, solve problems, and build positive relationships with their peers. We have seen noticeable growth in students' ability to communicate their needs, work collaboratively, and show kindness toward one another.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are not only growing academically, but also developing the essential life skills they need to be successful both in and out of the classroom. You have helped create a space where every child feels supported, valued, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your support truly makes a difference each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768714893946,"projectUrl":"project/learning-emotional-regulation/10033952/","projectTitle":"Learning Emotional Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hancock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2997962"},{"teacherId":4929283,"projectId":10175280,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer to our classroom. Your support is truly appreciated and makes a meaningful difference in helping us maintain a clean and safe learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we are able to regularly disinfect equipment and high-touch surfaces, which helps keep our students healthy and ready to learn and stay active. These supplies are especially important as we continue to promote good hygiene habits and ensure that all students feel safe during physical activities.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for thinking of our students. Your contribution helps us create a positive and secure space where children can focus on learning, growing, and staying active.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1775601297097,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-hands-healthy-learners/10175280/","projectTitle":"Healthy Hands, Healthy Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Preston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4929283"},{"teacherId":2481167,"projectId":10021656,"letterContent":"I want to send a sincere thank you as the materials donated, especially for the paint materials. The paint markers are perfect for primary autism inclusion classes that are working on fine motor skills while keeping the mess under control. When the students saw the gallons of paint, boxes full of it, delivered to my classroom their eyes popped open wide, and their mouths hit the floor with audible gasps of delight. You would have thought it was a special holiday by their reaction. \r\n\r\nThese supplies are more than just materials. They are an invitation to explore, to learn new processes, to create new brain neuro connections, to connect on a deeper human level with one another and with famous artist from the present and the past. They enable me as their educator a tool to implement the endurring idea that art is a means to a positve well-being. They now can understand the art critique process because they are actively involved in the making. That concept is no longer abstract and is transferable to other domains like revising their writing, improving their perfomance on the field, or ability to articulate what went well, or what needs to be improved. You helped me do this. You have impacted my campus' student body. Truly, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1768666694522,"projectUrl":"project/lets-paint/10021656/","projectTitle":"Let's Paint!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2481167_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634774723380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lopez-arts-help"},{"teacherId":7455937,"projectId":10042813,"letterContent":"My students have loved getting to use new materials in class. They especially loved the playdoh! We have been able to use playdoh to connect to learning such as building landforms in science and creating shapes in Math. It has given students the opportunity to be more engaged and hands on in their learning.\r\n\r\nAs the year continues student learning will be more visual and these materials will allow me to create charts that students can continually reference. This has been especially important as I build students' writing skills. We will next be using the easel and chart paper to model opinion writing using sentence stems. Students will be able to reference back to model writing that is posted on the chart as they practice their writing each day. Thank you for allowing me to improve my instruction for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768871957944,"projectUrl":"project/multi-sensory-instruction/10042813/","projectTitle":"Multi-Sensory Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sparrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7455937_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x284,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606842618952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7455937"},{"teacherId":7751030,"projectId":10014379,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating funds to my school's library. Our school is a low income, high transient school. Students often have emotional issues so having some of these books that deal with feelings and emotions will come in handy and be helpful to reach and reassure many of these students.\r\n\r\nThe other materials that were purchased by donors like you are books that need replacing at our school. Having funds to replace well loved, lost or destroyed books can be challenging. Having donors like you, really make the difference when it comes to replacing books.\r\nThank you so much for these opportunities. Nearly 500 students will get a chance to read these great materials or have some of the materials read to them.\r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1768745048804,"projectUrl":"project/reading-to-grow-in-mindfulness-and-frien/10014379/","projectTitle":"Reading to Grow in Mindfulness and Friendship.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Agan's Library Update","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7751030_orig.jpg?crop=1716,1716,x0,y245&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615858785846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/agan-library"},{"teacherId":3220310,"projectId":10013146,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our school. The items you have donated are supporting our students in general education and in special education. The items are being used are reinforcer for learning and to support social/emotional behavior. Our students have had positive reactions and are excited to use the new reinforcers .In addition, the items such as the chew necklaces are keeping our student safe by providing a safe alternative to chewing on pencils, paper, or clothes. They also support student sensory needs that allow students to focus. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for the support you have provided for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768442933383,"projectUrl":"project/calm-and-on-task/10013146/","projectTitle":"Calm and On Task!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3220310_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633321509521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3220310"},{"teacherId":10406465,"projectId":10028733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project. The sensory tools, break activities, and rewards have made a meaningful difference in helping students regulate their emotions and stay engaged. These resources give students a chance to pause, reset, and return to tasks feeling calmer and more focused.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited when the materials arrived and quickly began using them to manage their energy and attention. The reward system has also helped increase motivation, encouraging positive choices and greater participation. Because of your generosity, students are building stronger self-regulation skills and experiencing more success each day","fullyFundedDate":1768688358929,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-break-activities-and-rew/10028733/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools, Break Activities, and Rewards for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sabrina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10406465"},{"teacherId":3539113,"projectId":9998374,"letterContent":"The transformation in our classroom has been incredible. Previously, our technology time was a source of constant frustration. While we had headphones before, they were mostly tangled, only worked in one ear, or didn't work at all. My students spent more time troubleshooting their gear and asking for help than actually learning. It was discouraging to see their momentum break just because their equipment was failing them.\r\n Now, thanks to your generosity, those struggles are over. These new, reliable headphones have created a focused sanctuary for my students. They can finally hear their reading and math programs with crystal clarity, without the \"noise bleed\" of a busy classroom. This quiet environment allows them to stay on task longer and feel much more confident in their independent work.\r\n By providing these durable tools, you've also empowered me to focus on small-group teaching without being interrupted by tech issues. We are so grateful that you replaced our broken gear with quality equipment that actually works. Thank you for investing in our success and giving my students the quiet space they need to thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1768154590087,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me-now-empowering-students/9998374/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me Now? Empowering Students With Audio Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hartley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3539113_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522888852110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stefanie-hartley"},{"teacherId":9866482,"projectId":9999073,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing beef jerky sticks, a filtered water pitcher, organizational canisters, and juices for our health office. These resources have already made a meaningful difference in our daily routines. Students are using the canisters to keep our space organized and accessible, which has helped create a calmer, more structured environment. The filtered water pitcher and juices have supported hydration and wellness, especially during busy or stressful moments, while the beef jerky sticks have been a quick, nutritious option for students who need an energy boost during the day. One memorable moment was seeing a student who often struggles to stay focused take a break, hydrate, and return ready to engage—something that wouldn't have been possible without these resources.\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited and grateful. Having ice readily available is always a plus for bumps and bruises. Many immediately noticed how thoughtful the items were and how they directly supported their well-being. It sparked conversations about healthy habits and the importance of taking care of their bodies in order to learn effectively. Moving forward, students are continuing to build on these lessons by incorporating wellness routines into their day—tracking hydration, organizing their materials independently, and making mindful choices about nutrition. These steps are helping them develop lifelong habits while creating a supportive classroom environment where they can thrive. Your generosity has not only met immediate needs but is also shaping the way students approach their health and learning each day.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1768161132550,"projectUrl":"project/health-office-needs/9999073/","projectTitle":"Health Office Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9866482"},{"teacherId":10335172,"projectId":10001750,"letterContent":"The color printer has been instrumental in creating a more engaging and visually stimulating learning environment for all eight students in our classroom. By printing colorful worksheets, we've been able to capture students' attention and make academic content more appealing and accessible. Beyond worksheets, the printer has enabled us to create individualized schedules that provide crucial visual structure for our students. These portable schedules have been transformative as they help students understand what comes next in their day, creating predictability that has significantly reduced challenging behaviors in the classroom. The vibrant communication board and visual aids we've printed have become essential tools for supporting student communication, comprehension, and engagement during instruction. This project has extended far beyond our classroom walls. We've used the color printer to create visually appealing materials for parents including color visual aids and informational handouts that help families understand the benefits of visual supports and how they can implement these strategies at home. While not all students were pictured in the submitted photos, all eight students in the classroom have benefitted equally from this resource.","fullyFundedDate":1768168901873,"projectUrl":"project/bring-lessons-to-life-color-printer-for/10001750/","projectTitle":"Bring Lessons to Life: Color Printer for Classroom Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Paul Anthony Javier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10335172_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761755267823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-javier2025"},{"teacherId":8167272,"projectId":10015861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project for wobble chairs and literacy centers. Working with primary students on the autism spectrum is a rewarding journey, but it requires a very specific environment to help them thrive. Your gift has provided exactly what my students need to feel comfortable and focused.\r\n\r\nThe Impact in Our Classroom\r\nThe addition of these resources has already transformed our daily routine:\r\n\r\nActive Seating: The wobble chairs are a game-changer for my students who seek sensory input. Instead of struggling to sit still in a rigid chair, they can now \"get their wiggles out\" safely while staying engaged in their lessons. This simple movement significantly increases their stamina for seated tasks.\r\n\r\nTargeted Literacy: The new literacy centers provide the hands-on, visual learning tools my students crave. These materials help break down complex reading skills into manageable, tactile activities that build their confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nEmotional Regulation: Having a classroom that respects their physical needs tells my students that they are understood. When they feel supported, their anxiety decreases, and their willingness to try new things grows.It is truly heartwarming to know there are people like you who value inclusive education. Your support doesn't just provide \"stuff\"—it provides opportunities. You have helped create a classroom where my students don't have to fight against their environment to learn; they can just be kids who are excited to read and grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a champion for my students and for believing in their potential.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1768528374512,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-learning-in-comfort/10015861/","projectTitle":"Literacy Learning in Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hambly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8167272"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59360","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":455,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":43,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.9,"schoolId":59360,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jim Thorpe Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jim Thorpe Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/jim-thorpe-elementary-school/59360"}