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The students felt like they were at a real festival because I had all the materials and supplies that I needed to make that happen for them. Each outdoor tent represented a different country we learned and had an activity to do related to that country. The students were engaged, learning, and enjoying the beautiful day outdoors. We would have had to make the event inside, if it wasn't for this project being funded. I asked the students for some feedback on the event so I can plan and prep already for next year, and it was such a great feeling reading back that feedback because I was able to understand just how impactful this support is and I just want to express my appreciation.\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1774467107483,"projectUrl":"project/global-scholars-day-of-supplies/10116168/","projectTitle":"Global Scholars Day of Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Suarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2511189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740616926423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2511189"},{"teacherId":2511189,"projectId":10100343,"letterContent":"Thank you so so much for funding this project. There were enough snacks to feed all the students in the school. 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We had several events during the school year and these supplies were very useful and handy for us to complete our projects for the Hispanic Heritage event and the Black Excellence events we had at our school. The students felt confident and excited to complete their projects knowing that they had resources and options to choose from to make it look and feel proud of. Thank you for providing that opportunity for the students at our school. All the students, K-5 benefited from these materials and it helped us throughout the remainder for the school year and still enough to last me the beginning of the school year. 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The extra materials like gluesticks, the write and wipe pockets, plastic trays, and headphones keep us staying focused on our assignments in class and the students appreciate having new supplies as well. The extra cleaning supplies have come in handy with all the germs that get spread throughout the school. 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About this school
Ira B Jones Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Asheville, North Carolina that is part of Asheville City School District.
It serves 320 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.1:1.
Its teachers have had 39 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
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Grades K - 5
320 Students
35 Teachers
544 Kimberly AveContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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29%
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Last updated Jun 15, 2026
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Ira B Jones Elementary School
$24,358
raised using DonorsChoose
39
projects
funded
17
teachers
funded
166
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
2
projects for
technology
6
projects for
books
6
projects
for
art supplies
Ira B Jones Elementary School has received support from
123 individuals from North Carolina and
43 individuals out-of-state.