{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jackson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2534386,"projectId":9940903,"letterContent":"This project will support my students by providing targeted intervention and enrichment materials in math, phonics, and reading comprehension through Teachers Pay Teachers. With support from the DonorsChoose community, I will use engaging phonics games, reading activities, and interactive math resources during small-group instruction to meet students at their individual levels.\r\n\r\nThese materials will help reinforce essential skills, build confidence, and make learning fun and meaningful. We have just begun using these resources and are excited to see the progress and growth during our next intervention block. Thank you to the DonorsChoose community for helping support our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1769177768893,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-readers-and-mathematicians-wi/9940903/","projectTitle":"Empowering Readers and Mathematicians With Targeted Intervention Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2534386_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468387170617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-robitz"},{"teacherId":2534386,"projectId":9935464,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, I was able to purchase Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards and begin using high-quality intervention materials with my students right away. These resources are supporting targeted instruction in phonics, reading comprehension, and math, allowing me to meet students where they are and provide focused practice to strengthen foundational skills. Because of your donation, students are growing in confidence as readers and mathematicians and have access to the tools they need to be successful.\r\nWe have seen some wonderful growth from our students this year. I look forward to watching it continue throughout the rest of the year.","fullyFundedDate":1764706601251,"projectUrl":"project/building-confidence-through-hands-on-lea/9935464/","projectTitle":"Building Confidence Through Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2534386_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468387170617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-robitz"},{"teacherId":9398054,"projectId":9928941,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our Jackson Elementary library is coming back to life.\r\nYour donations allowed us to purchase brand-new books at a time when our library budget was frozen, ensuring students still have access to current, engaging, and relevant reading materials.\r\n\r\nStudents now have more choices that match their interests, reading levels, and identities. The new books are already sparking excitement—students are eager to check them out, talk about them with friends, and return to the library asking for more. For many children, this is their primary access to books, and your support has made reading more inviting and equitable for every student.\r\n\r\nThese books support literacy growth across all subjects, help build confidence in emerging readers, and encourage lifelong reading habits. Most importantly, your donations sent a powerful message to our students: their learning matters, and they are worth investing in.\r\n\r\nYour impact will be felt every day—one book, one reader, and one spark of curiosity at a time. 📚✨","fullyFundedDate":1766619889178,"projectUrl":"project/opening-new-worlds-restocking-our-libra/9928941/","projectTitle":"Opening New Worlds: Restocking Our Library After Budget Freezes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reames","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9398054"},{"teacherId":8559871,"projectId":9927953,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our project! Because of your generosity, my first graders received engaging phonics learning games that make reading practice fun, interactive, and confidence-building. These resources will support small groups, literacy centers, and independent learning—giving students hands-on opportunities to strengthen their decoding skills in a joyful way.\r\nYour support means the world to our classroom. You've helped create meaningful learning experiences that will impact my students every single day. We are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our young readers","fullyFundedDate":1764720459494,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-games-in-first-grade/9927953/","projectTitle":"Phonics Games in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Branch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8559871_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x1827,y1320&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701217611641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8559871"},{"teacherId":351683,"projectId":9733916,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the hydroponic towers that Jackson students have been using to grow lettuce and basil. Plant life cycle and hydroponic science was a focus for first through third grade students during the month of October and November. Students learned how to balance ph with the type of plant being grown. Students also learned about the various nutrients that were added to the water to increase growth.\r\n Your generous donations helped Jackson students learn plant life cycles by using a practical approach in hydroponic gardening.","fullyFundedDate":1758798286792,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-school-become-vertical-farming/9733916/","projectTitle":"Help Our School Become Vertical Farming Specialist With Hydroponics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Franklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp351683_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x1008,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758317712685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/351683"},{"teacherId":2592384,"projectId":9694154,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom by donating these learning games and tools. My students learn so much more when they are able to manipulate materials and play games while practicing new concepts.\r\n\r\nMany students choose to play these games during their free time, which shows how engaging and motivating they are. Through these activities, students are developing social skills while also strengthening their understanding of letters, numbers, weight, blending, and so much more.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for making a meaningful difference in my students' learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1762214493509,"projectUrl":"project/reading-and-math-games/9694154/","projectTitle":"Reading and Math Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Libby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2592384"},{"teacherId":8559871,"projectId":9120197,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing decodable books for our first-grade classroom. These books have quickly become an essential part of our snack and reading routine, giving students the perfect opportunity to practice phonics skills in real, meaningful text. My students feel so proud and confident when they can independently read an entire book on their own. Your generosity has helped create joyful reading moments and strengthened the foundational skills they need to grow as successful readers. We are truly grateful for the positive impact you've made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746670434438,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-decodable-books/9120197/","projectTitle":"First Grade Decodable Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Branch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8559871_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x1827,y1320&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701217611641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8559871"},{"teacherId":8559871,"projectId":9126132,"letterContent":"My students have been using the new composition books every day during writing time, and they've quickly become an important part of our \"First Grade Journals.\" One special moment was during our \"Weekend News\" activity—students were so excited to fill the pages with their stories and drawings. When they first received the notebooks, their faces lit up with joy, and many couldn't believe the books were truly their own. Our next steps are to build writing stamina and begin our \"Author of the Week\" project, where students will use their notebooks to create and share their own stories.","fullyFundedDate":1746786884630,"projectUrl":"project/primary-writing-journals-for-first-grade/9126132/","projectTitle":"Primary Writing Journals for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Branch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8559871_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x1827,y1320&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701217611641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8559871"},{"teacherId":8559871,"projectId":9179623,"letterContent":"My students have been using the new composition books every day during writing time, and they've quickly become an important part of our \"First Grade Journals.\" One special moment was during our \"Gratitude\" project—students were so excited to fill the pages with their sentences and drawings. When they first received the notebooks, their faces lit up with joy, and many couldn't believe the books were truly their own. Our next steps are to build writing stamina and begin our \"Opinions\" project, where students will use their notebooks to create and share their own opinions.","fullyFundedDate":1742900722862,"projectUrl":"project/composition-notebooks-for-first-graders/9179623/","projectTitle":"Composition Notebooks for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Branch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8559871_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x1827,y1320&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701217611641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8559871"},{"teacherId":8559871,"projectId":9698665,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of crayons and Play-Doh to our first-grade classroom. These materials may seem simple, but they bring so much joy, creativity, and hands-on learning to my students each day. Your kindness allows us to explore art, build fine motor skills, and engage in meaningful activities that make learning fun and accessible for everyone.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have the tools they need to express themselves, collaborate, and grow. We are truly grateful for your support and the positive impact you've made in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1758798287040,"projectUrl":"project/crayons-and-play-doh-in-first-grade/9698665/","projectTitle":"Crayons and Play-Doh in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Branch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8559871_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x1827,y1320&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701217611641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8559871"},{"teacherId":8559871,"projectId":9109641,"letterContent":"The drying rack has been a complete game changer in my classroom because it keeps our art projects organized, safe, and off valuable workspace. Instead of papers spread across desks and counters, students can neatly place their wet artwork on the rack, preventing smudges, spills, and mix-ups. It saves time, reduces clutter, and helps our art lessons run smoothly. Most importantly, it gives students a sense of independence and pride as they manage their own work. The drying rack has truly improved both the flow of our day and the quality of our classroom environment. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1739982037065,"projectUrl":"project/art-drying-rack-for-first-graders/9109641/","projectTitle":"Art Drying Rack for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Branch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8559871_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x1827,y1320&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701217611641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8559871"},{"teacherId":10248884,"projectId":9698971,"letterContent":"I wanted to personally thank you for the donation to provide my classroom with a rug! because of you we have been able to do morning meetings, have a place to do read aloud, give clearer instructions with better visibility, and overall build more class community moments. \r\nMy students had been asking about why we didn't have a rug, so when they saw it for the first time they were so excited and it was familiar to most of them from previous years. I am so grateful for that addition to my classroom and having a space big enough for the class while still each having their own square/area. \r\nSome next steps for us using the carpet are trying more stations and movement instead of just being in their desk all day, giving opportunities to choose a workspace that works for them. This has opened more doors and opportunities for us to try new activities that help grow us as a group as well as a space for us all to be able to see everyone with more intentionality. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1758814043603,"projectUrl":"project/rug-time/9698971/","projectTitle":"Rug Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248884"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87842","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":321,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":35,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":69.1,"schoolId":87842,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jackson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jackson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oregon/medford-school-district-549c/jackson-elementary-school/87842"}