{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"John A Dooley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4619862,"projectId":9834134,"letterContent":"Many of my students love sports but do not yet see themselves as \"readers.\" By placing stories about basketball, soccer, football, and other sports in their hands—told in an accessible and exciting format—I hope to bridge that gap. These books will allow students to connect with characters who face challenges, show perseverance, and experience teamwork, both on and off the field.\r\n\r\nWith this collection, reading will feel less like an assignment and more like an opportunity for enjoyment and connection. My goal is to help students build a positive relationship with reading, increase their confidence, and discover that books can reflect who they are and what they love.\r\n\r\nThese graphic novels have the potential to turn reluctant readers into engaged learners—and to turn reading into a win for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1765330494751,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-reading-through-sports/9834134/","projectTitle":"Hooked on Reading Through Sports","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4619862_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731966383599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennprice"},{"teacherId":4619862,"projectId":9853311,"letterContent":"Many of my girls are passionate about sports. Athletics play a meaningful role in their lives, yet when they open a book, they don't always see characters who reflect that passion.\r\n\r\nFor many students, especially reluctant readers, discovering a character they can relate to can transform reading from a requirement into a joy. Stories featuring girls in sports help foster empathy, resilience, and motivation—skills that extend far beyond the classroom. An inclusive, thoughtfully curated library supports not only literacy development, but also social-emotional growth and self-confidence.\r\n\r\nBy expanding our collection to include more books that highlight girls in sports and strong, diverse female characters, we can ensure every student feels seen and represented on our shelves.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting a library that celebrates all students and the many ways they shine. Together, we can help build readers, leaders, and confident young people—one book at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1764628594237,"projectUrl":"project/girls-on-the-move/9853311/","projectTitle":"Girls on the Move","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4619862_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731966383599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennprice"},{"teacherId":4619862,"projectId":9937874,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our students and our reading initiative. Because of you, our school is able to create meaningful experiences that inspire learning and build confidence in every child.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, our reading vending machine has become a powerful motivator. By earning rewards for their reading, students experience reading as something exciting, positive, and fun. \r\n\r\nThese small incentives have a big impact. Students who were once hesitant to pick up a book are now eager to read, set goals, and talk about their progress. The fun prizes they earn are the icing on the cake, reinforcing their hard work and encouraging them to keep going.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students are not only improving their reading skills—they are building confidence, motivation, and a lifelong love of books. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and for believing in the power of literacy and encouragement.","fullyFundedDate":1765317788808,"projectUrl":"project/read-earn-repeat/9937874/","projectTitle":"Read, Earn, Repeat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4619862_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731966383599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennprice"},{"teacherId":7591032,"projectId":9715969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the music player and speaker system for our PE classroom. Our students are absolutely thrilled to have music accompanying their activities, and it has brought a new level of excitement and energy to our lessons. From warm-ups to team games, having music playing creates a fun and motivating environment that keeps students fully engaged and eager to participate.\r\n\r\nSince incorporating the new system, I have seen a noticeable improvement in student involvement and enthusiasm. The rhythm and upbeat atmosphere make it easier for students to stay active and focused, and they are more willing to try new movements and activities. The addition of music has truly helped create a positive, lively space where students can enjoy movement and feel confident while learning new skills.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, this music system has also been incredibly helpful. It allows me to transition smoothly between activities using sound cues, saving time and keeping classes running efficiently. The built-in microphone has been a tremendous asset as well, enabling me to project my voice clearly across the play area. This not only makes instruction safer—ensuring all students can hear expectations and directions—but also more effective. Your donation has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1760693646231,"projectUrl":"project/pump-up-the-volume-for-pe/9715969/","projectTitle":"Pump Up the Volume for PE","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fries"},{"teacherId":8087259,"projectId":9787670,"letterContent":"We can't thank you all enough. The smiles on the students faces when they see these super cute ice packs is so wonderful. \r\n\r\nWhen students come in to the health office crying in pain, it hurts our hearts. Some are scared that they may have broken a bone or seriously injured themselves. They are scared and worried. When they get to pick out their ice pack, they get so excited and it takes their mind off the pain. A sparkly teddy bear ice pack is magical!\r\n\r\nOur students are able to get back to class and working on their learning because of wonderful donors like you. They are able to move forward after an injury and cure their fears with these fun ice packs allowing them to get more learning time. We couldn't have done it without you!!","fullyFundedDate":1760477814908,"projectUrl":"project/ice-ice-baby-for-boo-boos/9787670/","projectTitle":"Ice Ice Baby for Boo-boos","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8087259"},{"teacherId":4619862,"projectId":9659466,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my gratitude for your generous donation to our Donors Choose project. Thanks to your support, we now have a collection of fairy tale books that will inspire and delight my students for years to come.\r\n\r\nReading fairy tales opens the door to imagination, creativity, and valuable lessons, and your contribution is helping foster a love for literature in each of my students. These books will allow them to explore magical worlds, learn about different cultures, and engage with stories that promote kindness, bravery, and resilience.\r\n\r\nIt's because of thoughtful donors like you that we are able to enrich our classroom environment and provide children with experiences they might not otherwise have. My students are already excited to dive into these books, and I can't wait to see the impact they will have on their learning journey.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and belief in the power of education. Your support truly makes a difference in the lives of my students and me!","fullyFundedDate":1761148912096,"projectUrl":"project/happily-ever-after-starts-with-reading/9659466/","projectTitle":"Happily Ever After Starts with Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4619862_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731966383599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennprice"},{"teacherId":4619862,"projectId":9388171,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Poetry Café project! Because of your kindness, my students we will be able to step into the world of poetry in a creative, immersive, and unforgettable way.\r\n\r\nWith the beautiful café backdrop, fun berets, and engaging poetry books, we will transform our classroom into a cozy, welcoming space where students could read, write, and perform poetry with confidence and joy. For many of them, this will be their first time exploring poetry in such a hands-on, interactive way.\r\n\r\nStudents will not only learn about different forms of poetry, rhyme schemes, and literary devices, but they also will gain the confidence to express themselves and share their voices. \r\n\r\nThank you for making this experience possible. Your support will turn our classroom into a place where creativity and self-expression could thrive. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1758815490890,"projectUrl":"project/poetry-in-bloom/9388171/","projectTitle":"Poetry in Bloom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4619862_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731966383599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennprice"},{"teacherId":4619862,"projectId":9659488,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our school community, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our recent reading incentive program. Because of your kindness and commitment to education, we were able to provide exciting prizes that truly motivated our students to engage more deeply with reading.\r\n\r\nThe joy on their faces when they received their rewards was unforgettable. More importantly, the incentive sparked genuine excitement around books and helped foster a love for reading that we hope lasts a lifetime. From reluctant readers to book lovers, every student found encouragement in knowing their efforts were recognized and celebrated.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom is not just a place of learning—it's a place of inspiration.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support and belief in our students. Your donation has made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758833549959,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-for-prize/9659488/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages for Prize","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4619862_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731966383599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennprice"},{"teacherId":4619862,"projectId":9552940,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous support of our Donors Choose project! Because of your kindness, our classroom now has a beautiful new collection of books including titles that help us grow not just as readers, but as thoughtful, empathetic people.\r\n\r\nThe SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) books you helped provide have opened up meaningful conversations in our classroom. We've read stories about friendship, emotions, resilience, kindness, and self-awareness. It's amazing to see how a single story can help a child feel seen or learn how to support a classmate.\r\n\r\nAlongside the SEL titles, the additional books have sparked joy, curiosity, and excitement for reading. The students are eager to dive into new stories each day, and our library has truly become a space where everyone can find something that speaks to them. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1755724859259,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-fun/9552940/","projectTitle":"Reading Is Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4619862_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731966383599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennprice"},{"teacherId":4619862,"projectId":9350678,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, our students now have access to engaging, high-quality literature that not only supports literacy but also inspires a lifelong love of reading. Watching our students dive into these books with curiosity, excitement, and thoughtful discussion has been one of the highlights of our year.\r\n\r\nThe NYRA books are carefully selected to spark critical thinking, empathy, and a love for storytelling. Your contribution ensures that all of our students, regardless of background, can participate fully in reading, analyzing, and voting for their favorite books, just like real literary critics!\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your belief in the power of reading and your investment in our students' futures. 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Your contribution ensures that all of our students, regardless of background, can participate fully in reading, analyzing, and voting for their favorite books, just like real literary critics!\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your belief in the power of reading and your investment in our students' futures. Thank you for being part of our classroom community and for helping our young readers thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1748092132880,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-to-vote-in-nevada/9350609/","projectTitle":"We Love to Vote in Nevada","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4619862_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731966383599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennprice"},{"teacherId":4619862,"projectId":9283144,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Sue & Tai-Chan graphic novels to our classroom library! Our students are already excited to dive into these fun and beautifully illustrated stories.\r\n\r\nGraphic novels like these are especially valuable for emerging and reluctant readers. They build confidence, improve literacy skills, and most importantly, make reading fun. Sue & Tai-Chan brings joy and laughter to our readers, and your gift helps nurture a lifelong love of books.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support. 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