{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"M.J. Christensen Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10409778,"projectId":10038264,"letterContent":"want to express my deepest gratitude for your kindness in fully funding our classroom project. Because of you, a group of Pre-K students now has access to sensory pillows, sensory sand, and Hand2Mind alphabet tools that are essential for their growth.\r\nI have a bit of a personal update to share. Shortly after our project was funded, I was surplussed and moved to a different school and position. This means that I never had the chance to personally witness the students engaging with the new materials or see the joy on their faces as they explored the sensory items you provided.\r\nWhile it is bittersweet to not be there to see your gift in action, I am writing this to ensure you know that your impact is being felt. These materials stayed with that classroom and are currently being used by those students to help them regulate their emotions and build their literacy skills. Because of your generosity, those children have a more supportive and resource-rich environment than they did before.\r\nI am now at my new school, continuing my mission to support Pre-K learners, and I carry the memory of your kindness with me. Thank you for providing those students with the tools they needed to finish their year strong, even though I had to start a new chapter elsewhere.","fullyFundedDate":1768767262046,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-socially-and-emotionall/10038264/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Socially and Emotionally","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Darlene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409778"},{"teacherId":9347950,"projectId":9990280,"letterContent":"Dear Generous Donor,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your thoughtful support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my fifth-grade students now have access to fresh school supplies and much needed organizational materials that will make a meaningful difference in their daily learning.\r\n\r\nOver the course of the year, our supplies were well used (sometimes a little too well used) and your donation has helped us reset and prepare for a stronger, more organized start moving forward. From notebooks and folders to storage solutions that keep our space functional, every item you provided will be put to immediate and meaningful use.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only equips students with the tools they need but also sends a powerful message: that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their success. That encouragement is just as valuable as the supplies themselves.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our classroom community, thank you for making a positive impact. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768070842701,"projectUrl":"project/replenish-and-renew/9990280/","projectTitle":"Replenish and Renew","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347950_orig.jpg?crop=856,856,x748,y1026&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699275340984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347950"},{"teacherId":8683752,"projectId":9992799,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a space where students truly want to read. The new comfortable seating has created a calm, inviting environment where students can settle in, focus, and enjoy their books in a way they couldn't before. We now use these spaces daily during our independent reading block, small group instruction, and even during partner reading activities. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who typically struggles to stay engaged quietly curl up in one of the new seats and read for nearly the entire session—something that rarely happened before. That moment alone showed me just how powerful a comfortable, welcoming space can be.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were beyond excited. There were huge smiles, lots of \"Can I sit there?!\" questions, and an immediate sense of ownership over our reading area. They treated the new seating with care and pride, and it instantly became a reward and motivator for staying focused and engaged. More importantly, it made reading feel less like a task and more like a choice—something they wanted to do. For many of my students, especially those who struggle academically or emotionally, this shift has been incredibly impactful.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to build on this momentum by incorporating longer sustained reading times and deeper comprehension discussions. Students are beginning to share book recommendations with each other, engage in small group discussions, and build stamina in ways that align with their individual IEP goals. Your support has not only provided physical comfort, but it has also helped foster a love of reading, confidence, and independence in my students. Thank you for creating a space where they feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1768521062225,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-seating-for-better-reading/9992799/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Seating for Better Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8683752_orig.jpg?crop=3072,3072,x0,y501&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754591469140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8683752"},{"teacherId":10410237,"projectId":10036417,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Equipping Young Minds for Success. Your generosity has provided my students with engaging books and essential classroom supplies that they use every day to learn and grow.\r\n\r\nBecause of these resources, my students are more excited to read, more focused during lessons, and more confident in their abilities. The materials have helped create a classroom environment that is organized, supportive, and full of opportunities for hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on my classroom and my students' success. Thank you for helping them grow as readers, learners, and leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1768876460157,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-young-minds-for-success/10036417/","projectTitle":"Equipping Young Minds for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10410237_orig.jpg?crop=1067,1067,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768875700879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10410237"},{"teacherId":10076222,"projectId":10022546,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your donations, we were able to add new book bins, shelves, and stools for our small group table, and they have already made a meaningful difference in our daily learning. Our students are using the new shelving and bins to easily access books during independent reading and small group rotations, which has helped build both confidence and independence. The stools at our small group table have created a more comfortable and inviting space where students can gather, collaborate, and fully engage in guided reading and writing activities.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to explore the organized book bins and quickly noticed how much easier it was to find books that interested them. The small group area has become a favorite spot in the classroom. students love having a special place that feels just for them, and it has made our learning time together feel even more meaningful and focused.\r\nAs we continue our literacy work, these resources will play an important role in supporting small group instruction, differentiated reading practice, and collaborative learning. Our next steps include expanding guided reading groups and incorporating more student-led discussions using the materials you provided. Your generosity has truly helped create a more engaging, organized, and supportive learning environment for our students. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768698029173,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-and-organization/10022546/","projectTitle":"Motivation and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10076222_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752197359753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10076222"},{"teacherId":10399753,"projectId":9996607,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous gift. It truly means the world to me that these students got books at there level. With these books there reading has improved, with most students they can now fully read every single book. They are extremely excited to read and now all they want to do is read the books!! I am sp grateful for your generous gifts. The chair pockets are used all day every day. The students are excited to have a place where they can put there things and they love the independence that comes from that!!! Thank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1768172722276,"projectUrl":"project/new-teacher-supply-lists/9996607/","projectTitle":"New Teacher Supply Lists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patchin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399753"},{"teacherId":1854172,"projectId":9992456,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donation; we really appreciate it. The library is a calming space, filled with activities to engage every child. It is with your support that I am able to continue to grow this space into a safe, learning environment. \r\n\r\nThe students love coming to the library to use the beanbags, chairs, and puzzles we can provide for them. I think it has made many students love the library, and they will continue to be lifelong library users. \r\n\r\nThank you again for all your support and help in providing an educational and safe place for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768447893103,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-in-the-library/9992456/","projectTitle":"Cozy in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chappell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1854172_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634830102466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1854172"},{"teacherId":8141186,"projectId":9989683,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Bright Tools for Bright 1st Graders.\"\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our first graders now have the bright, engaging tools they\r\nneed to learn, explore, and grow. The new materials have already brought\r\nexcitement to our classroom, and the students were thrilled to see all the wonderful\r\nsupplies arrive. It's amazing to watch their curiosity and confidence grow when they\r\nhave the right tools in their hands.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create a positive learning environment where every child feels\r\nencouraged to try their best. These resources will help my students practice important skills, work together, and build a love of learning that will stay with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1768072701007,"projectUrl":"project/bright-tools-for-bright-first-graders/9989683/","projectTitle":"Bright Tools for Bright First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8141186_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767897240441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8141186"},{"teacherId":8169426,"projectId":10021397,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation. My students have thoroughly enjoyed the books. They are a great edition to our class library and the books really encourage students to read. They have helped promote and foster a true love for reading (students are asking me if they can have free time to READ! :)) \r\nAll of the rewards and reinforcers have reinforced positive behaviors and students are excited when they get to \"cash in\" their earned points for one of the reinforcers. The challenging behaviors have significantly decreased and the positive behaviors have increased, YAY!\r\nAgain, thank you for your generous donation. It really has helped change the climate of my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768677897210,"projectUrl":"project/books-more/10021397/","projectTitle":"Books & More","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spencer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8169426_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636495244449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8169426"},{"teacherId":10405023,"projectId":10024738,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for supporting \"Super Heroes Cape to Success.\" When the boxes arrived, the energy in our classroom was electric. My students were beyond excited to see the new whiteboards, markers, and erasers. It was a beautiful moment that immediately turned our learning space into a place of empowerment.\r\n\r\nCurrently, we are using these resources to boost our literacy and Math content. For example, when students encounter a difficult math problem or a tough word, they now \"power up\" using their superhero mindset. Seeing them engage so deeply with the material has been the highlight of my semester.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students more than just supplies; you've given them the confidence to believe they can conquer any academic challenge. Where students will identify how they can use their \"superpowers\" to help others. Thank you for being the real heroes in our classroom journey!","fullyFundedDate":1768673000236,"projectUrl":"project/super-heroes-cape-to-success/10024738/","projectTitle":"Super Heroes Cape to Success.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gloynes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405023"},{"teacherId":6146905,"projectId":10007753,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students. They absolutely love the rocker seating and eagerly rush to them during silent or partner reading. It has made a noticeable difference in their engagement and comfort.\r\n\r\nThe greenhouses and seeds we received are also making a big impact, allowing my students to observe the plant life cycle firsthand. We are eagerly awaiting our sprouts so we can transplant them into our school garden and sell starter plants at our Spring Farmers Market.\r\n\r\nYour support is truly invaluable.","fullyFundedDate":1768188666751,"projectUrl":"project/plant-one-on-us/10007753/","projectTitle":"Plant One on Us","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Minoli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6146905"},{"teacherId":9366750,"projectId":9990525,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project. Because of your donation, I was able to make Calm Down Kits for every single classroom on my campus. Students have been using these kits to help them regulate their emotions throughout the day.\r\n\r\nI have taught all classes to recognize when they are feeling upset and to use calming skills and tools from the kit to regulate their emotions before they escalate to a point that causes a big problem. \r\n\r\nAll of our teachers and students are thankful for this project because it helps them get through the day, especially when I am not available to help right away. I appreciate your donation. It has made a huge difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768184675381,"projectUrl":"project/calm-down-tools-and-social-skills-mater/9990525/","projectTitle":"Calm-Down Tools and Social Skills Materials for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Totino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9366750_orig.jpg?crop=2207,2207,x0,y191&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767839674243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9366750"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_54681","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":487,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":37,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":48.8,"schoolId":54681,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about M.J. 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