{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Josh Stevens Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1548904,"projectId":10006078,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund our class project. These snacks are a huge hit! My students love being able to select one each afternoon as we go to health break. They are so excited to have a big selection of their favorites. It really has helped them to be able to focus on their learning and not on their hungry tummy.\r\nWe are also using the Chromebook to access our learning programs. We have been able to get a few more kids on each day, which has added to the classroom excitement. \r\nWe really appreciate the supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1768181383963,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-essentials/10006078/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1548904_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y331&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714611937892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-blood"},{"teacherId":8620539,"projectId":10000623,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the funding for our new Chromebook! Students use Chromebooks every day to work on their writing and programs. Often, students have technical difficulties with their assigned Chromebook, so having an extra device is critical. \r\n Now, thanks to your generosity, my students have a backup device in the event that their Chromebook fails. It gives me peace of mind and keeps us learning! In these times of constant technology, it's so helpful to have the needed equipment to help my students remain competitive and engaged.","fullyFundedDate":1768187263712,"projectUrl":"project/chromebook-for-enhanced-learning/10000623/","projectTitle":"Chromebook for Enhanced Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8620539_orig.jpg?crop=1819,1819,x2052,y464&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660704195771","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8620539"},{"teacherId":310977,"projectId":9998799,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my book project! These kindergarten-grade 2 books have had a meaningful and measurable impact on the early literacy development of many of my students! These books are supporting and strengthening my kids' foundational reading skills.\r\n\r\nThe resources that you provided my students have fostered greater student engagement and enthusiasm for reading. My kids are showing greater participation during literacy blocks, more sustained independent reading time, and improved confidence!\r\n\r\n This new love for reading will last my student a lifetime, thanks to you and your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1768156049803,"projectUrl":"project/gettin-busy-with-books/9998799/","projectTitle":"Gettin’ Busy with Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kossack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp310977_orig.jpg?crop=731,731,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737487132375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristin-kossack"},{"teacherId":1328017,"projectId":9861263,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, my students now have access to resources that are already making a meaningful difference in our team.\r\n\r\nWhen the bows and other items arrived, my students were thrilled. They were eager to to use right away. These resources are helping my team in ways that simply wouldn't have been possible without your help.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes far beyond supplies—you've shown my students that people they may never meet believe in them and care about their education. That message is incredibly powerful, and I see its impact every day in their excitement and motivation to learn.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our classroom, thank you for investing in our future. We are truly grateful for your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764728760569,"projectUrl":"project/dance-in-style/9861263/","projectTitle":"Dance in Style","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bowden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1328017_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458748861836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/crotert"},{"teacherId":7985059,"projectId":10000730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund my project. My students were so thrilled to hear the news when the email arrived this morning. Your donation has allowed my students to get materials that will help them learn how to count and solve math problems as well as learn their letters and sounds sending them on the path to becoming readers! \r\n\r\nAs the packages began to arrive we could hardly wait to open them. Everyone gathered around as the package was opened. Once they discovered what was inside their cheers could be heard through out the halls! We opened each item and set them up right away. \r\n\r\nThe amount of joy these materials have brought to my students would not have been possible with out your generosity. I can not thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1768166865514,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-magic/10000730/","projectTitle":"Learning Is Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sorensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7985059_orig.png?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729749581599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssorensenclass"},{"teacherId":5590198,"projectId":9997271,"letterContent":"I am so excited to show our students this new technology. This new iPad is such a great addition to our classroom. Students are able to access so many apps that are not only reinforcing, but also allow them to work on their academic skills. I am so thankful to our donors for making this possible. My classroom is so close to having 1:1 technology and this iPad brings us that much closer. Without generous donors like you, we would not be able to introduce my students to this great new technology and giving them access to fun, exciting things.","fullyFundedDate":1768493164633,"projectUrl":"project/insane-for-ipad/9997271/","projectTitle":"Insane for iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5590198_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532900480881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shawnaheath"},{"teacherId":1799926,"projectId":10005581,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. Thanks to you, my students have so many supplies they will need not only for upcoming projects like our Mother's Day tradition lesson and gift craft, testing folders (which we were in serious need of), but also a brand new iPad that they will be able to use for various programs. I will also be able to use it to track behavior points as we move through out day. People like you make a huge difference and I am forever grateful for your generosity. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768183780407,"projectUrl":"project/restock-o-clock/10005581/","projectTitle":"Restock O' Clock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1799926_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448810925106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brown2ndgrade"},{"teacherId":9467146,"projectId":9646429,"letterContent":"This project has made early literacy come alive for my students through hands-on, engaging experiences with Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. We are using the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom book during read-alouds, the felt coconut tree and letter pieces during small groups and literacy centers, and the Toniebox with the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom character to allow students to listen to the story independently. One memorable moment was watching students take turns placing felt letters on the coconut tree while excitedly naming each letter and cheering as the letters \"boom boom\" fell down—students who often struggle with engagement were fully involved and eager to participate.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were thrilled. Many immediately recognized the story and were excited to touch the felt letters and explore the Toniebox. The combination of visual, tactile, and auditory learning helped students feel confident and motivated, especially those who benefit from multi-sensory instruction.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, the next steps for my students include strengthening letter recognition, matching uppercase and lowercase letters, and building early letter-sound connections. These materials will continue to support literacy centers, independent listening activities, and small-group instruction, helping my students build a strong foundation for reading. Thank you for helping make learning joyful, meaningful, and accessible for my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758851254192,"projectUrl":"project/chicka-chicka-boom-boom-watch-our-readi/9646429/","projectTitle":"Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Watch Our Reading Skills Zoom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9467146_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707785277685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marin"},{"teacherId":9467146,"projectId":9463491,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, my students now have tools that help them stay regulated, focused, and ready to learn. We use these resources daily during small groups, independent work, and testing times. One moment that stood out was during a math lesson when a student who usually struggles to stay seated was able to complete the entire activity while using a sensory tool. Instead of needing constant redirection, they were calm, engaged, and proud of their work.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were excited and curious. They immediately asked how and when they could use them, and we talked about using these tools responsibly to help our brains and bodies learn. It was empowering for them to see that their needs were being recognized and supported.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are now better able to access instruction and participate meaningfully in lessons. The next steps include continuing to build independence by teaching students how to choose the right tool for their needs and using these resources during more challenging academic tasks. These tools are not just \"fun\" — they are helping my students build self-regulation skills that will support them far beyond the classroom. Thank you for being part of that journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758851253815,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-focused-and-fun-learning/9463491/","projectTitle":"Tools for Focused and Fun Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9467146_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707785277685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marin"},{"teacherId":1799926,"projectId":9718654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom project. Your support means more to my students and me than I can fully express. Because of your kindness, I am able to provide meaningful resources and experiences that directly enhance learning and help create a more engaging, supportive classroom environment. Your willingness to invest in education makes a real and lasting difference in the daily lives of my students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only supplies materials, but also shows my students that their education is valued by others in the community. Seeing this support inspires them to work harder, stay curious, and believe in their potential. Thank you again for being a part of our classroom journey and for helping make these opportunities possible.","fullyFundedDate":1766596699754,"projectUrl":"project/techy-tools/9718654/","projectTitle":"Techy Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1799926_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448810925106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brown2ndgrade"},{"teacherId":5590198,"projectId":9933813,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these new snacks for our classroom. My students will be so excited to see the new variety of items available to them during snack time. Making sure they have a snack throughout the day ensures that learning can continue. Many of my students eat hot lunch provided by the school and do not come to school with their own snacks, so without your generous donations, they would not have a snack throughout the day. I am so thankful for your support throughout the school year and would not be able to do it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1766067726580,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students/9933813/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5590198_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532900480881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shawnaheath"},{"teacherId":5345069,"projectId":9720125,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my kindergarten students now have access to engaging, hands-on literacy materials like magnetic letter tracing, letter games, and interactive learning centers. These tools immediately sparked excitement and curiosity, turning letter practice into something fun and meaningful for every child.\r\n\r\nUsing these games, students are actively practicing letter recognition, sounds, and early reading skills through play. They are talking, collaborating, and problem solving with their peers which strengthens both academic and social skills. \r\n\r\nYour support has made learning joyful and accessible in our classroom. 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