{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jack Lowe Senior Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2788107,"projectId":9719162,"letterContent":"The new materials provided through this project have made a tremendous difference in how my students learn and engage with classroom activities. The laminating sheets and cardstock have allowed us to create durable, hands-on learning tools—such as matching cards, visual schedules, communication boards, and task boxes—that can be reused daily. The self-adhesive dots have made it easy for my students to interact with these materials independently by attaching and removing pieces as part of their learning tasks.\r\n\r\nThe technology component, particularly the use of our color printer and high-yield ink, has brought color and excitement into every lesson. Bright visuals help my students with special needs stay focused, recognize patterns, and make meaningful connections to the concepts being taught. They love seeing their own work printed and laminated—it gives them a sense of ownership and pride.\r\n\r\nOne of my students, who used to avoid fine-motor activities, now eagerly asks to \"help make\" laminated cards and sorting boards. The tactile, reusable nature of these new materials has turned learning into a fun and motivating experience. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now filled with vibrant, interactive tools that support every child's growth and success!","fullyFundedDate":1758219419585,"projectUrl":"project/creating-lasting-learning-tools-for-spec/9719162/","projectTitle":"Creating Lasting Learning Tools for Special Needs Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bickers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2788107_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544555733922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bickers"},{"teacherId":2788107,"projectId":9489957,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students with special needs now have the durable and engaging materials they need to succeed in their daily learning. With the ink, cardstock, laminating sheets, and adhesives you provided, I have been able to create communication boards, task box activities, and interactive visuals that support each child's IEP goals. These tools are already being used in our classroom during reading, math, and social skills lessons, giving students hands-on opportunities to practice skills while staying engaged.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the bright, colorful visuals and sturdy new task box activities, their excitement was undeniable. They were eager to explore, match, and manipulate the materials, and their smiles showed how much these resources mean to them. For many of my students, laminated visuals or interactive cards aren't just classroom tools—they are lifelines for communication and independence. One student who often struggles to express himself was able to use a new communication card to request a favorite activity, and the pride on his face was unforgettable.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to expand these resources into even more individualized activities so that each student can continue making progress on their academic and life skills goals. With your support, my classroom now has the foundation to create learning tools that last and can be reused daily. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to shine, grow, and succeed—your generosity has truly made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1757683200882,"projectUrl":"project/word-play-wonders-games-that-grow-liter/9489957/","projectTitle":"Word Play Wonders: Games That Grow Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bickers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2788107_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544555733922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bickers"},{"teacherId":8992554,"projectId":9081483,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation towards our project. In 5th grade, our students eat breakfast in the classroom and work on science experiments, which sometimes can make the classroom a bit messy. With your support, we are able to maintain cleanliness in our classroom and we have also been able to implement routines where everyone gets a chance to clean their area with the wipes. This is creating a habit where students understand the importance of cleaning after themselves and collaborating to maintain our classroom environment clean.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for all your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746785499739,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-it-clean-wipes-for-our-classroo/9081483/","projectTitle":"Keeping it Clean: Wipes for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vanessa Bautista","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8992554_orig.jpg?crop=853,853,x371,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693786244977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vanessabautista"},{"teacherId":2788107,"projectId":9251652,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have a way to celebrate, protect, and take pride in their hard work. The file organizer bins with lids you helped provide are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nFor my students with special needs, organization and consistency are key steps toward independence. These bins give them a safe place to store their academic work, art projects, and life skills activities. Each time they place a completed assignment into their bin, they see their progress building—piece by piece—right before their eyes. The lids help keep everything neat and secure, allowing my students to practice responsibility while ensuring their portfolios remain intact.\r\n\r\nBy the end of the school year, every student will leave with a portfolio filled with evidence of their growth, effort, and accomplishments. For many families, this will be the first time they've received such a comprehensive and organized collection of their child's work—a keepsake that reflects not only academic progress but also confidence, determination, and joy.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students the tools to \"sort, store, and shine.\" Thank you for believing in them, for celebrating their strengths, and for making their learning journey a little brighter.","fullyFundedDate":1752505847337,"projectUrl":"project/sort-store-shine-helping-students-sta/9251652/","projectTitle":"Sort, Store, Shine: Helping Students Stay Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bickers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2788107_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544555733922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bickers"},{"teacherId":2788107,"projectId":9416310,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our Sensory & Calming Corner is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students with special needs. Many of our learners face challenges with emotional regulation and sensory processing that can interrupt their ability to participate and succeed in the classroom. This space now gives them a safe, calming environment to pause, reset, and return to learning with confidence.\r\n\r\nWith the sensory tools you helped fund—such as weighted lap pads, tactile items, soft lighting, and calming visuals—students are learning to self-regulate and ask for what they need. They're using this space to cope with frustration, manage overstimulation, and build independence in recognizing their emotions. These are life-changing skills that go far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support helps us create a classroom culture rooted in empathy, understanding, and inclusion. We're already seeing more focused learning, fewer outbursts, and students who feel more in control of their day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build not just a sensory corner—but a classroom where every student feels safe, seen, and supported.","fullyFundedDate":1753296595138,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-find-their-calma-mindf/9416310/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Find Their Calm:A Mindfulness & Sensory Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bickers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2788107_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544555733922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bickers"},{"teacherId":8498039,"projectId":8860174,"letterContent":"There are no words that can express our excitement and gratitude for your tremendous help. When I first saw that people had given to my project, a sense of eagerness filled my heart! Having the assurance and trust that there are people who care for my students as much as I do is so fulfilling. My students' success and needs are as important to me as mine. Having your support and believing in my students is such a blessing. Your time, care, and service to my students have a meaningful impact on my students' learning. It's amazing to have wonderful people like you who desire to take action and make sure each student has the necessary materials and resources to succeed and continue to improve their reading skills. \r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, our front desk secretary announced to me that I had received a package. I immediately stopped our lesson and headed quickly to the office. As I carried our new reading materials to my classroom, a smile did not leave my face. When I walked into the classroom, I said to my students, \"Guess what? We have brand new books to read! We have vocabulary cards. Look! There's people who care about you so much and want you to read!\" \r\nMy students were astonished and with big smiles on their faces, started to say \"oh wow Ms. Rivas!\", \"oh yay!\" clapping! It was a beautiful moment as a classroom. It was a big surprise to my students! \r\n\r\nDuring our reading block, students are able to utilize books and vocabulary cards to read and write. Students are able to expand their vocabulary knowledge and share with their peers their experiences of their readings. Students are always eager to see which new book they will get to read. There are also moments that we have as a class to read together, and develop reading skills while having a great bonding time as a class. Also having reading experiences by taking these books home and practicing their fluency. Supporting students even outside of the classroom. My students' reading skills have improved so much!\r\nThank you so much for all you did for my students. For us! You are part of this learning journey along with us. We are grateful for you and for believing in us.","fullyFundedDate":1734654716754,"projectUrl":"project/little-readers-on-the-road/8860174/","projectTitle":"Little Readers on the Road!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8498039_orig.jpg?crop=888,888,x294,y171&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728087072255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8498039"},{"teacherId":2788107,"projectId":9116815,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of literacy materials, a book storage box, headphones, dry erase markers, and erasers. These resources have had an immediate and meaningful impact in our special education classroom. The literacy tools are helping my students grow their reading and phonics skills in fun, hands-on ways, while the book box keeps our space organized and inviting for young readers. The headphones are supporting focused, independent learning on devices, and the dry erase tools are perfect for daily practice and quick feedback. Because of your support, our learning environment is more engaging, accessible, and effective—thank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1740691856483,"projectUrl":"project/listen-learn-and-grow-enhancing-our-r/9116815/","projectTitle":"Listen, Learn, and Grow: Enhancing Our Reading Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bickers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2788107_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544555733922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bickers"},{"teacherId":2788107,"projectId":9136439,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our entire classroom community, I want to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you for your generous donation toward school uniforms for my special needs students. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the lives of children who benefit immensely from consistency, structure, and the feeling of belonging.\r\n\r\nMany of our students face unique challenges each day, and something as simple as having a uniform that fits and feels good can give them the confidence and comfort they need to learn and grow. Your support has not only helped meet a practical need—it has also sent a powerful message that they are seen, valued, and supported.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students are walking into school with smiles on their faces, proud of how they look and excited to be part of our school community. You've made that possible, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1742823918219,"projectUrl":"project/dressed-for-success-providing-school-un/9136439/","projectTitle":"Dressed for Success: Providing School Uniforms for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bickers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2788107_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544555733922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bickers"},{"teacherId":2788107,"projectId":9119148,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible support and donation to our classroom!\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have access to engaging and hands-on learning tools like the Build-A-Word Magnet Board, Syllable Count Center, Giant Magnetic Writing Page, Pop & Learn Letters & Numbers Game, and the Splash! Jr. Beginning Sounds Game—all from Lakeshore Learning.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already making a big difference in our special education classroom. They bring learning to life in ways that meet our students' unique needs, making literacy and foundational skills more fun, interactive, and accessible.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has brought so much joy and excitement into our daily lessons, and we are truly grateful for your support in helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1741362438927,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-literacy-building-strong-reade/9119148/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Literacy: Building Strong Readers Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bickers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2788107_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544555733922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bickers"},{"teacherId":318169,"projectId":9102156,"letterContent":"The impact that your donations have made in our cursive writing activities is immense because they practice the cursive letters feeling the sand in their fingers as they trace the letters. They also form the letters with the gooey materials. \r\n\r\nPracticing cursive letters with sand is considered beneficial because it provides a tactile, sensory experience that helps children develop fine motor skills, improve hand-eye coordination, and better understand letter formation through the kinesthetic feedback of tracing letters in the sand, allowing them to \"feel\" the movement needed to write each letter.","fullyFundedDate":1739384767106,"projectUrl":"project/cursive-letters-for-the-brain/9102156/","projectTitle":"Cursive Letters for the Brain","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gil Durham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp318169_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610733932861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gil"},{"teacherId":2788107,"projectId":9020894,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous donation of the Cricut Heat Press and Cricut Mini Heat Press for our special needs classroom. Your support has empowered us to start an after-school T-shirt club where students can explore their creativity, build skills, and experience the joy of bringing their designs to life.\r\n\r\nThese tools have helped my students with disabilities develop fine motor skills, follow multi-step directions, and gain confidence as they create custom T-shirts for our campus enrichment clubs. Seeing their pride and excitement has been truly rewarding!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact, giving my students the opportunity to express themselves in new and meaningful ways. Thank you for believing in them and supporting a project that fosters learning, creativity, and joy!","fullyFundedDate":1737011734076,"projectUrl":"project/campus-creators-custom-club-tees-with-c/9020894/","projectTitle":"Campus Creators: Custom Club Tees With Cricut Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bickers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2788107_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544555733922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bickers"},{"teacherId":2788107,"projectId":9001335,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your kindness and generosity in supporting my special needs students. Your contributions have provided us with essential materials that will make learning more engaging, accessible, and fun.\r\n\r\nThe storage boxes will help us keep our learning tools organized, while the dry erase answer paddles will encourage participation and communication in a way that meets my students' needs. The magnetic base 10 sets and lapboard erasers will make hands-on math activities more interactive, and the play money will be a fantastic tool for teaching real-world financial literacy skills.\r\n\r\nThese materials will have a lasting impact on my students, helping them build confidence, develop critical life skills, and experience the joy of learning in a supportive environment. Your generosity truly makes a difference in their educational journey, and I am incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping us create a classroom where everyone can succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1739571331129,"projectUrl":"project/math-masters-building-business-brilli/9001335/","projectTitle":"Math Masters: Building Business & Brilliance With STEM Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bickers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2788107_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544555733922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bickers"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24488","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":553,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":66,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.1,"schoolId":24488,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jack Lowe Senior Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jack Lowe Senior Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/dallas-independent-school-district/jack-lowe-senior-elementary-school/24488"}