{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jo Mackey Academy Digital Science","outOfStateSupporters":43.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4481268,"projectId":7981552,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation toward my classroom library. The books made such a difference in my classroom. Having access to a wider variety of engaging, age-appropriate books provides students more opportunities to discover stories and topics that spark their interests.\r\n\r\n These books also help students strengthen their reading skills while developing a greater enjoyment of reading. As students read more frequently, they are building vocabulary, improving comprehension and fluency, and gaining confidence as readers. I am especially excited to see students eagerly recommending books to one another, sharing their favorite characters and stories, and looking forward to independent reading time. Your generosity is helping foster a lasting love of reading, and I sincerely appreciate the positive impact you are making in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1699114806099,"projectUrl":"project/if-i-build-it-they-will-read/7981552/","projectTitle":"If I Build It, They Will Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Claiborne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4481268_orig.jpg?crop=179,179,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788398007519","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4481268"},{"teacherId":6970160,"projectId":10510349,"letterContent":"This project has had a significant impact on my class. The new books are used as part of our \"free reading\" program. I believe that a key part of inspiring kids to read is encouraging choice reading, offering them reading materials to choose from, and allotting class time for this independent reading. Each new book that we add to the library could be the one that inspires another student to begin a reading journey. I believe that free reading leads to the students having an easier time with the required class materials and has a positive effect on their test scores. The class library is a cornerstone of my class.","fullyFundedDate":1787154604223,"projectUrl":"project/7th-grade-books-essentials/10510349/","projectTitle":"7th Grade Books & Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hergenrader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6970160_orig.jpg?crop=2615,2616,x0,y156&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759194790255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-hergenrader"},{"teacherId":9358670,"projectId":9997860,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our project, \"Visual Learning: Graphic Novels and Hands-On Equations.\" Teaching through graphic novels allows us to target essential literacy skills that go far beyond standard text decoding. My students learn to analyze visual literacy—interpreting context clues, character emotions, panel layouts, and color choices to understand deeper themes and subtext. These texts introduce crucial lessons in character development, symbolism, sequencing, and inferencing, bridging the gap for students who struggle with dense text blocks while still offering rich narrative complexity.\r\n\r\nThese books have made a profound impact on our students with learning disabilities, English language learners, and visual processing students. Students who previously felt intimidated by thick chapter books are now eagerly turning pages and staying completely absorbed. In fact, parents have shared reports of their children choosing to read during their free time at home—a monumental shift for students who previously found reading frustrating. Seeing their confidence and genuine love for reading grow has been extraordinary, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1769728755952,"projectUrl":"project/visual-learning-graphic-novels-and-hand/9997860/","projectTitle":"Visual Learning: Graphic Novels and Hands-On Equations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9358670_orig.jpg?crop=627,627,x678,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699777031076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9358670"},{"teacherId":652967,"projectId":9989987,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! The centers that were purchased from my project have made learning fun, meaningful, and most of all engaging! My scholars were so excited to have new ways to practice their skills. They practiced cooperation and how to synergize when conflicts arise. They also practiced conflict resolution.\r\n\r\nThe students saw each other's strengths and weaknesses and rather than making each other feel bad, they lifted each other up. Those who were stronger helped their peers, they cheered each other on and helped build each other's confidence.\r\n\r\n\r\nLearning through play is often overlooked or seen as unnecessary but as an Early Childhood educator of 19 years, I can tell you it is not.","fullyFundedDate":1768088111283,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-fun/9989987/","projectTitle":"Reading Is Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gilbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp652967_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1497409558572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara-bagwin"},{"teacherId":566771,"projectId":9993751,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide these engaging learning materials for our students! Your generosity has already made a huge impact in our first-grade classroom.\r\n\r\nThe students were beyond excited when the games and activities arrived. As we unpacked each item, they immediately began asking when they could play the \"math popcorn game\" and the \"roller coaster word game.\" Their excitement and enthusiasm for learning were incredible to see. Many students were especially thrilled because the materials made learning feel fun, interactive, and hands-on.\r\n\r\nIn math, we have been using the Grab & Play Math Games, Mastering Math Dominoes, and Pop to Win! Math Game during centers and intervention groups. Students are strengthening their number sense, fact fluency, and problem-solving skills while collaborating with classmates. The games have helped make math practice exciting instead of intimidating, and students often ask if they can continue playing during free choice time.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources during our literacy and math rotations to support foundational reading and math skills. Our next steps include building stronger fluency in blending and decoding words, as well as improving addition and subtraction fact mastery. These materials will continue to support differentiated instruction and allow students to learn through meaningful, hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping create a classroom filled with joy, engagement, and growth. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated by both my students and me.","fullyFundedDate":1768110430863,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-reading-and-winning-building/9993751/","projectTitle":"Rolling, Reading, and Winning: Building Strong Readers Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp566771_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637229593369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msross421"},{"teacherId":7923662,"projectId":10001436,"letterContent":"Because of your support, my students are actually engaging with A Midsummer Night's Dream instead of feeling overwhelmed by it. Shakespeare can be tough, but the graphic novels, props, and clay have made it way more accessible and fun.\r\n\r\nStudents are building skills like understanding complex language, analyzing characters, and exploring themes like love and identity. The visuals help them make sense of what they're reading, and the hands-on pieces let them show their understanding in creative ways.\r\n\r\nReading in my classroom now looks like students working together, acting things out, and making connections instead of just struggling through the text. Some of my quieter or more hesitant readers have really stepped up, and my creative students are loving the chance to bring the story to life.\r\n\r\nThis project has made a huge difference in helping students not just read Shakespeare, but actually understand and enjoy it.","fullyFundedDate":1768174393028,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-bard-to-life/10001436/","projectTitle":"Bringing the Bard to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7923662"},{"teacherId":9619470,"projectId":8726317,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become even more interactive, collaborative, and engaging. The magnetic mobile whiteboard has been a game-changer during small group instruction. I'm now able to pull small groups together and provide focused, targeted lessons while other students stay actively engaged around the room. One memorable moment was during a math lesson where a small group used the whiteboard to solve problems together, explaining their thinking step by step. Their confidence and teamwork truly stood out.\r\n\r\nThe clipboards have given students the freedom to learn anywhere—whether they're პარტნიო working on the floor, collaborating at tables, or even taking learning outside into the courtyard. During a recent outdoor writing activity, students used their clipboards to sketch and write about what they observed in nature. It was incredible to see their creativity flow in a new environment.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were beyond excited. The mobile whiteboard immediately drew attention, and students were eager to be part of small group lessons. The clipboards made them feel \"official\" and independent, and the board games sparked curiosity and joy. Many students had never played games like Trouble before, so learning the rules and strategies together created lots of laughter and meaningful peer interaction.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to build on these collaborative experiences. Students will be working more in partners and small groups to solve problems, play strategy games that strengthen critical thinking, and participate in both indoor and outdoor lessons. I also plan to incorporate more student-led discussions at the whiteboard, giving them opportunities to teach and learn from one another.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom where students feel empowered to share their ideas, explore new ways of learning, and grow together every day!","fullyFundedDate":1725393832609,"projectUrl":"project/1st-graders-learning-to-work-collaborati/8726317/","projectTitle":"1st Graders Learning to Work Collaboratively!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9619470"},{"teacherId":9619470,"projectId":9836071,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a place where math feels exciting, hands-on, and meaningful. Students are using the new math tools every day to explore numbers, build models, and solve problems together. During one recent lesson, students used manipulatives to build and compare numbers, and I watched as they worked collaboratively to explain their thinking. One student proudly said, \"I get it now!\" after using the tools to physically see how numbers come together—an incredible moment of growth and confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were thrilled. There was so much excitement as they explored the math tools, flipped through the new books, and asked when they could start using everything. The hands-on materials immediately sparked curiosity, and the leveled books made students eager to dive into math through stories and exploration.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are building on this momentum by incorporating more small group instruction and math centers that target specific skills. Students will continue using the manipulatives to deepen their understanding of addition, subtraction, and number sense, while the mentor texts and leveled books will help connect math concepts to real-world situations. We are also beginning to encourage students to explain their thinking and strategies, helping them grow not only as problem-solvers but as confident mathematical thinkers.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom where learning is active, engaging, and full of discovery!","fullyFundedDate":1762459142502,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-math-dreams/9836071/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Math Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9619470"},{"teacherId":10352559,"projectId":10001134,"letterContent":"The materials provided through this donation were a great surprise to my students. When all packages arrived they were so excited to see new coloring materials and ready for their next lesson where they could bring their projects to life. Most of the year we had been using old coloring markers and sharpies. Our supply was limited and it limited what they could do on any projects that required coloring. It's amazing how small treasures can bring so much joy in the classroom. \r\n\r\nOne project students really enjoy doing is our weekly vocabulary assignment called Mr.Stick Vocabulary. In this assignment, they use the weekly phonics lesson's vocabulary word bank to select 4 of the words and create a visual aid to define the word. During this activity students are able to use their creative expression to show their understanding of the learned morphology and apply it with a picture, sentence, and definition. It is also one of my favorite assignments to review because I get to see how well the students understood the vocabulary. We greatly appreciate the donation and its impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768738587965,"projectUrl":"project/visual-scaffolds-enhancing-4th-grade-li/10001134/","projectTitle":"Visual Scaffolds: Enhancing 4th-grade Literacy and Numeracy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10352559_orig.jpg?crop=1935,1935,x1589,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768537108230","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10352559"},{"teacherId":10014218,"projectId":9996094,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of Ms. Mobley's classroom. Your contributions have made a meaningful difference in how I can support my students each day. With the resources you've provided, I have been able to efficiently track student data, making it much easier to identify learning gaps and create targeted scaffolds for students who need additional support.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the materials funded through your generosity have strengthened my small group instruction. I am now able to use this time more consistently and effectively, ensuring that each student receives focused, high-impact instruction—even within a limited time frame. These improvements are already helping my students grow in confidence and achievement.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom truly matters, and I am incredibly grateful for your support. Thank you for helping create a learning environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768576246736,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-restock-intervention-support/9996094/","projectTitle":"Classroom Restock & Intervention Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mobley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10014218_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746468840300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10014218"},{"teacherId":7540138,"projectId":9993955,"letterContent":"I am truly grateful for the opportunity to bring both science and social-emotional learning together in my classroom through the SPARK framework. With the support of iPads, my students have engaged in meaningful, hands-on experiences that nurture growth both academically and personally. During a lesson modeling genetic mutations through a \"telephone\" activity, students began to recognize their own role in communication, demonstrating self-awareness while practicing active listening with patience, empathy, and care for one another.\r\n\r\nIn our robotics class, students collaborated to design and program breakdancing robots, and it has been truly inspiring to watch their confidence and resilience flourish. They demonstrated perseverance as they worked through challenges and their kindness and teamwork shone as they encouraged one another and celebrated each others success. I am deeply thankful to witness my students growing into thoughtful, collaborative learners, and I sincerely appreciate the continued support that makes these meaningful learning experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769468359823,"projectUrl":"project/spark-curiosity-creativity-and-problem/9993955/","projectTitle":"Spark Curiosity, Creativity, and Problem Solving!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kimble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7540138_orig.jpg?crop=343,343,x0,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600222750140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7540138"},{"teacherId":9707017,"projectId":10011194,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in our students and supporting our classroom. Your generosity helped transform Math into an engaging and meaningful experience, especially for students who need extra support. 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