{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"J Hampton Moore Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9855469,"projectId":9611803,"letterContent":"Offering students choices in their reading material significantly boosts their motivation and engagement. When students can select books that align with their interests, they feel a sense of ownership and excitement about reading. This autonomy transforms reading from a chore into a pleasurable activity, fostering a positive attitude toward books and learning. The freedom to choose empowers students to explore different genres, authors, and topics, broadening their literary horizons and encouraging them to take initiative in their reading journey.\r\n\r\nMoreover, choice caters to diverse learning preferences and reading levels. Students are more likely to persevere through a book they have personally selected, even if it presents challenges. This builds confidence and resilience, as they experience the satisfaction of completing a book they chose themselves. By providing a variety of options, educators can ensure that every student finds something that resonates with them, ultimately leading to increased reading volume and a lifelong love of books.","fullyFundedDate":1755446290423,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-young-imaginations-free-choice/9611803/","projectTitle":"Igniting Young Imaginations: Free Choice Books for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jconway331"},{"teacherId":9855469,"projectId":9305144,"letterContent":"An organized classroom library helps students by making it easier for them to find books they want to read. When books are sorted by genre, reading level, or topic, students can quickly locate books that interest them and match their reading abilities. This saves time and reduces frustration, encouraging students to browse and select books independently.\r\n\r\nA well-organized library also promotes a sense of order and responsibility. Students learn how to maintain the library by returning books to their proper places, which reinforces organizational skills and respect for shared resources. Additionally, a tidy and accessible library can create a more inviting reading environment, motivating students to engage with books and develop a love for reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing this for\r\nMy first grade students.","fullyFundedDate":1749755782362,"projectUrl":"project/library-organization-help-desperately-ne/9305144/","projectTitle":"Library Organization Help Desperately Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jconway331"},{"teacherId":9677175,"projectId":9433337,"letterContent":"Your donation of magnetic tiles and supplies for our classroom have made such a meaningful impact to our first grade classroom. When the students first saw they would all be able to play with the magnetic tiles, they were so excited. Prior to your donation, I only had a small amount to share among the classroom.\r\nThey enjoyed using their creativity and science to build, create and work collaboratively making towers, castles and whatever they wanted. It was exciting for me to see them working so nicely together.\r\nYour donation has made such a difference because now they are able to use these materials frequently which will help them learn in so many ways. They were so appreciative of your generosity when I shared with them how we received the new materials. I am so very grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1757682706818,"projectUrl":"project/starting-out-the-year-with-stem-learning/9433337/","projectTitle":"Starting Out the Year With STEM Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nichols","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9677175_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753122049185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9677175"},{"teacherId":563360,"projectId":9588452,"letterContent":"Uno, dos, tres,,, ah-chew! Well, now that we are in the middle of cold season, our new boxes of tissues have really come in handy. My students and I are so appreciative that we don't have to use those rough, brown paper towels that the school district supplies, on our noses. The tissues that we ordered are softer and more gentle to sore noses! Thank you!\r\n\r\nMy students couldn't wait to rip open the boxes because, not only did they want the tissues, but they couldn't wait to start using the uno cards. Uno cards serve as a versatile educational tool, promoting math skills like number recognition, matching, addition, subtraction, and place value through modified games.They don't even realize that they are learning when using the cards. Thank you!\r\n\r\nFeminine products... a much needed item for my fifth grade girls. My girls say \"thank you!\" All of my students appreciate the compositions books and the Takis are a much loved treat! Thank you!\r\n\r\nOnce again, I'd like to thank you for your generosity because my students this year are reaping the benefits of your purchases!","fullyFundedDate":1755739339316,"projectUrl":"project/uno-dos-tres-ah-chew/9588452/","projectTitle":"Uno, dos, tres,,, ah-chew!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schultz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp563360_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517110859054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/563360"},{"teacherId":9855469,"projectId":9229884,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our new classroom library. As a first-grade teacher, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of books in young children's lives. Thanks to your support, my students now have access to a vibrant and diverse collection of literature that has ignited a passion for reading and learning.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation extends far beyond the colorful shelves and engaging titles. Each day, I see my students eagerly exploring the library, their eyes sparkling with curiosity and excitement. They dive into stories that transport them to different worlds, introduce them to fascinating characters, and spark their imaginations. As they immerse themselves in these books, they develop critical literacy skills, expand their vocabularies, and cultivate a lifelong love for reading.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has not only enriched our classroom but has also empowered my students to become confident, enthusiastic readers and learners. With your help, we are building a foundation for their future success, one book at a time. Thank you for investing in our students and making a lasting difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1750774685014,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-organization/9229884/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jconway331"},{"teacherId":7418865,"projectId":9376873,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom! Every item has been put to great use! My students were super excited to receive new games for our Fun Friday time. \r\n\r\nAt the beginning of the year, a lot of my students come to school without certain supplies. The donation of headphones have helped my students immensely in small group while they do their interventions. This is also the time of the year where a lot of us are getting sick. All the cleaning supplies have helped in keeping the germs out of my classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are so thankful for everything we have been able to use. Thank you for everything you have done to make my classroom a more caring and supportive environment for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1753980629368,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-is-the-place-to-be/9376873/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Is the Place to Be!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gerber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7418865_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686673068630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-gerber"},{"teacherId":3736416,"projectId":9769810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations and generosity, You have given my students the gift of fantastic math manipulatives to use during math centers. My students have become more confident in their math skills and abilities. My students' addition, subtracting, multiplication and division skills have increased greatly due to your donations for this project. My students love when they get to use this program and hands-on learning during centers and small group math instruction. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. My students are I are extremely thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1761691094401,"projectUrl":"project/creating-mathematicians/9769810/","projectTitle":"Creating Mathematicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Brien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3736416_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470747966805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3736416"},{"teacherId":2006773,"projectId":9625544,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to support our \"Materials Center Activities \r\nNeeded.\" Your contributions are being used immediately to enrich our classroom environments, providing hands-on, engaging, and essential learning experiences that go beyond textbooks.\r\n\r\nMy students thrive when they can actively explore concepts, but our existing Materials Center was running low on key supplies. Without these materials, students miss opportunities to develop critical skills like fine motor control, problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity. Your donation ensures that every student has access to the tools they need for deep, multi-sensory learning.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are so very grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758300160036,"projectUrl":"project/materials-center-activities-needed/9625544/","projectTitle":"Materials Center Activities Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Archut","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2006773_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470406979249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/archut"},{"teacherId":5998017,"projectId":9416577,"letterContent":"I appreciate your generosity! We are able to use the items to take with us to the farm. We've filled up the backpacks with the first aid kit, wipes, paper towels, and more. We used the ziplock bags to bring crafts with us to complete at the farm. Today we made a bumblebee craft after learning about bees and honey! \r\n\r\nWe are eager to use the rest of the supplies as the weather changes. We have our ponchos and sunscreen on standby! With your donations, it has made me and my staffs transport to and from the farm, seamless!","fullyFundedDate":1758292882246,"projectUrl":"project/farm-day-essentials/9416577/","projectTitle":"Farm Day Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5998017_orig.jpg?crop=1518,1518,x0,y631&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750089459934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5998017"},{"teacherId":379239,"projectId":9612925,"letterContent":"Thank you for your very generous donation to my kindergarten class. We have been using our new manipulatives to count in many different ways. We having been using counting mats, five frames and ten frames. We make sure we touch each one before saying the next number. Math is so fun because of you. \r\nWe are also using our shelves to hold our seasonal books. They display upcoming read alouds. And they helps us to group our science cards too. You have made a difference in our classroom and our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755687766331,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-counts/9612925/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Counts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tobin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp379239_orig.jpg?crop=459,459,x83,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670985069549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/379239"},{"teacherId":379239,"projectId":9341681,"letterContent":"Thank you for your amazing generosity. My students are able to use a computer based program to enhance their reading and math stills. The students engage in fun educational activities on their own level. They get to keep moving through the levels, while filling in the gaps of in their learn with skills they were lacking. \r\nThe students are having fun while learning that they do not ever realize they are doing reading, phonics and math at their grade level. This not only helps the struggling student but is just as helpful to the advanced student. The higher level students get to keep learning new skills and may move from kindergarten level to first grade level skills. Each student gets to feel a sense of accomplishment.","fullyFundedDate":1753199397212,"projectUrl":"project/headphone-helpers/9341681/","projectTitle":"Headphone Helpers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tobin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp379239_orig.jpg?crop=459,459,x83,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670985069549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/379239"},{"teacherId":7192585,"projectId":9439117,"letterContent":"Thank you for the watercolor paints, Play Doh, and Play Doh toys! \r\nOur first graders are so excited to explore, create, and express themselves through hands-on play. These materials support fine motor skills, creativity, and social learning during art and center time. Painting and sculpting help students relax, focus, and build confidence in their abilities. Your generous gift brings joy and imagination into our classroom every day. We are so thankful for everything you do to make our school successful!","fullyFundedDate":1753463677775,"projectUrl":"project/colors-in-the-classroom/9439117/","projectTitle":"Colors in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Montgomery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7192585_orig.jpg?crop=901,901,x519,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1587495222935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cjmontgomery"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90941","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1192,"numTeachers":60,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":28,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":40,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.1,"schoolId":90941,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about J Hampton Moore Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"J Hampton Moore Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/j-hampton-moore-elementary-school/90941"}