{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Douglass K-8 Optional School","outOfStateSupporters":20.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9915039,"projectId":9094601,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Early Trade Education\r\nOn behalf of our students and community, we extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donations toward learning a trade early. Your support is more than financial—it's an investment in futures, in skills, and in the confidence of young minds eager to build, create, and contribute.\r\nThanks to you, students are gaining hands-on experience, discovering their passions, and preparing for meaningful careers. Your kindness is helping shape a generation of skilled professionals who will strengthen our workforce and uplift our communities.","fullyFundedDate":1746786096269,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-learn-a-trade-early-please/9094601/","projectTitle":"Help Us Learn a Trade Early Please","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9915039_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739022903124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9915039"},{"teacherId":9840734,"projectId":9169485,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for all of the materials I received in June 2025. The device is available to the students when they come in with her headphones and they can listen to an educational station . Your generosity has made such a difference in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThe power station has been especially helpful, allowing us to keep multiple devices charged and ready for use throughout the day. The wipes have been a blessing as well, keeping our classroom clean and safe as students enter and exit. The small toys have also been a wonderful addition—I just began issuing them, and the children are already enjoying them.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and support. Your donation of the power station, computer, wipes, and other materials is helping create a positive and productive learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in us and for investing in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1747215689850,"projectUrl":"project/empowered-tools-for-focus-and-student-s/9169485/","projectTitle":"EmpowerEd: Tools for Focus and Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dodson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9840734_orig.jpg?crop=1088,1088,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731883090323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9840734"},{"teacherId":9840734,"projectId":9041271,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and school community, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation that helped bring our \"Nurturing and Nourishing: Empowering the Mind and Heart\" project to life.\r\n\r\nYour contribution brought more than just materials—it brought joy, support, and a sense of belonging to students who needed it most. The manipulatives you helped provide were not only exciting but essential. It was truly moving to watch our children engage with the tools independently, their faces lighting up with curiosity and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe snacks and nourishment you made available were a quiet but powerful gift—especially during testing or for those who simply didn't have enough. For the student who came in hungry and left with a smile, or the one who stayed focused because they had a healthy snack within reach, your impact was felt in real, tangible ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students. Thank you for helping us create an environment where learning is nurtured and hearts are nourished. You are greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1741099925591,"projectUrl":"project/nurture-nourish-empowering-minds-and/9041271/","projectTitle":"“Nurture & Nourish: Empowering Minds and Hearts”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dodson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9840734_orig.jpg?crop=1088,1088,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731883090323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9840734"},{"teacherId":9840734,"projectId":8993134,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing with a heart full of gratitude to say thank you for your generous donation of the Mac Mini to my classroom. Your kindness and thoughtfulness have already made a world of difference in the lives of my students, and I wanted to take a moment to share just how impactful your gift has been.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment we opened the package, my students were buzzing with excitement. We explored the unboxing process together, taking time to admire and understand what each piece was and how it all worked together. We even watched a video that helped us learn more about the Mac Mini and what it could do. This introduction sparked curiosity and immediately opened the door to deeper learning.\r\n\r\nWith eager hands and bright minds, we began learning how to connect the Mac Mini using just a keyboard and a mouse. This simple task became an empowering moment for my students, many of whom had never worked with this kind of technology before. They were amazed at the possibilities and proud of themselves for learning something new.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting activities we completed was using Scratch. The students collaborated, helped each other problem-solve, and used their creativity to build their own characters. They named them, designed them, and brought them to life right on the screen. Watching them explore coding and digital creation for the first time was truly inspiring. They were not only learning how to use the Mac Mini, but they were also building teamwork, confidence, and essential 21st-century skills.\r\n\r\nWe've only just begun exploring all that the Mac Mini can offer. We've taken a few digital \"tours,\" tried out new tools, and discussed the many ways technology can help us grow. The students are so engaged that I've decided to start a new Mac Mini Club. This club will allow us to dive deeper into how the Mac operates—inside and out—giving more students a chance to explore digital literacy, creativity, and coding in a fun and safe environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just provide a piece of technology. It opened up a world of opportunity. It showed my students that people believe in their potential, in their future, and in their ability to learn and lead. For students at an inner-city school, this kind of access and encouragement means everything.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your support. You have not only blessed our classroom with a valuable tool, but you've also inspired a new sense of excitement and purpose in my students. I look forward to sharing more of their progress with you as they continue to grow, create, and dream big—all.","fullyFundedDate":1733795362318,"projectUrl":"project/mini-minds-big-futures-empowering-3rd/8993134/","projectTitle":"“Mini Minds, Big Futures: Empowering 3rd-5th with Mac Mini Technology”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dodson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9840734_orig.jpg?crop=1088,1088,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731883090323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9840734"},{"teacherId":9101728,"projectId":8859111,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in supporting our student athletes at Douglass K8 Optional school. I wanted to wait until we were able to play a game and not just practice to upload this note and the photos. Our players did a great job so far this season learning the great sport of baseball. Some of them have never played before but have fallen in love with the great game and are talking about next year in addition to this season. \r\n\r\nOur catchers did a great job and were extremely excited to get new gear for the games. Our pitcher was able to pitch his first game ever and consistently throw strikes to our catchers. The bats you helped provide allowed the players to learn how to properly swing and hit the ball.","fullyFundedDate":1729005024212,"projectUrl":"project/embracing-americas-favorite-pastime/8859111/","projectTitle":"Embracing America's Favorite Pastime!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Charles Nichols","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9101728_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716565269202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9101728"},{"teacherId":9060810,"projectId":8959258,"letterContent":"My ESL students are so giddy about my quick responses when they communicate with me. In hindsight, I have learned from the translator too. We are so grateful for what you have done for us. It does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. The entire class is so happy about their incentive snacks. They engage a whole lot more. Those snacks are part of the reason that they stay focused within the classroom. You all have really touched us and we can't thank you enough. My entire class mastered their report card assessment and I'd like to believe you all had something to do with that.","fullyFundedDate":1733279836918,"projectUrl":"project/i-really-want-to-communicate-effectively/8959258/","projectTitle":"I Really Want to Communicate Effectively With My ESL Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9060810_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721725534806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9060810"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_93148","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":474,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":93,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.6,"schoolId":93148,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Douglass K-8 Optional School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Douglass K-8 Optional School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/tennessee/memphis-shelby-county-schools/douglass-elementary-school/93148"}