{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jess Harben Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":63.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":104984,"projectId":9643090,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! The new resources have already made a huge impact on student learning and engagement. My small group students were so excited when the materials arrived!\r\n\r\nWe have been using the resources during small group lessons and hands-on activities. One special moment was watching students confidently work together on a collaborative project while using the new materials to problem-solve and share ideas with one another.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current lessons, students will use these resources to build deeper understanding, strengthen teamwork skills, and stay excited about learning each day. Your generosity has truly helped create meaningful opportunities for our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping make learning more engaging and memorable!","fullyFundedDate":1758636479112,"projectUrl":"project/stronger-together-social-skills-through/9643090/","projectTitle":"Stronger Together: Social Skills Through Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hume","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp104984_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755957126952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessicahume"},{"teacherId":104984,"projectId":9642798,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! The new resources have already made a huge impact on student learning and engagement. My small group students were so excited when the materials arrived!\r\n\r\nWe have been using the resources during small group lessons and hands-on activities. One special moment was watching students confidently work together on a collaborative project while using the new materials to problem-solve and share ideas with one another.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current lessons, students will use these resources to build deeper understanding, strengthen teamwork skills, and stay excited about learning each day. Your generosity has truly helped create meaningful opportunities for our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping make learning more engaging and memorable!","fullyFundedDate":1764701089655,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-growing-strong-minds-and-heart/9642798/","projectTitle":"Tools for Growing Strong Minds and Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hume","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp104984_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755957126952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessicahume"},{"teacherId":7420576,"projectId":10131614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding the sensory table for our kindergarten class! The students were absolutely thrilled when it was delivered and put together.\r\n\r\nThey've already come up with a thoughtful plan to make sure everyone gets a turn. Each day, two different students will be chosen to explore the table and our new materials. It's been wonderful to see their excitement and how they're working together to keep things fair.\r\n\r\nThis sensory table is already making a big difference in our classroom, and we're so grateful for your support in making it happen.","fullyFundedDate":1777995832181,"projectUrl":"project/so-sense-able/10131614/","projectTitle":"So \"Sense\" Able","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCrea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7420576"},{"teacherId":1449158,"projectId":10185963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project to get hands on learning materials into my classroom. My students have loved using the geoboards and rubber bands to build letters, numbers, and shapes. They have even been creative and designed their own rubber band pictures like houses and rockets. Thank you for providing the opportunity for my students to practice skills in such an engaging way that also strengthens their fine motor skills. They have also been using the kinetic sand with letter molds to build letters and spell words. Thanks you for caring about my young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1778036224850,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-steam/10185963/","projectTitle":"Hands On STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunsworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1449158"},{"teacherId":5329562,"projectId":10141994,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing the world of 3D printing to our classroom! While many of us use technology for entertainment or communication, your gift has allowed my students to use it as a tool for high-level creation and engineering. By moving from \"pixels\" on a screen to physical \"paint\" and plastic in their hands, my students are learning that they don't just have to consume the world around them—they can design it. They are mastering complex spatial reasoning and geometry as they manipulate 3D models, learning that if a design doesn't print perfectly the first time, they have the power to go back to the drawing board, refine their measurements, and try again until their vision becomes a reality.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students is undoubtedly the \"reveal.\" There is a unique kind of electricity in the room when the printer starts its final layers and a tangible object appears where there was nothing but an idea an hour before. They are fascinated by the mechanics of the machine, watching the filament transform into intricate shapes. It has turned our classroom into a laboratory where the line between art and math completely disappears. For my students, holding a physical object that they personally designed on a computer is a powerful confidence booster that makes \"the future\" feel like something they are currently building.\r\n\r\nI have been especially moved by a few of my students who typically struggle with traditional pencil-and-paper assignments. One student in particular, who often finds it difficult to focus on abstract math, has completely transformed while working with the 3D design software. The promise of seeing his work come to life physically gave him the patience to master the precise measurements and coordinates required for a successful print. This technology has provided a \"hook\" for learners who need to see the practical application of their lessons. Thank you for providing the spark that has ignited so much passion and perseverance in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1777995832462,"projectUrl":"project/from-pixels-to-paint-printing-our-imagi/10141994/","projectTitle":"From Pixels to Paint: Printing Our Imagination with 3D Printers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Merta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5329562_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526327265518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-merta"},{"teacherId":1449158,"projectId":10037720,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project to provide such an engaging sensory experience for my students. They loved scooping and pouring the pretend snow. They will different sizes of containers and compared which held more and less snow. We even added some ice cubes to the snow to make it feel cold. \r\nMy students are also very proud of their art portfolios and are so excited when they have a new piece of art to add to their collection. Thank you for giving them the opportunity to take ownership of their work. When they take it home, it will be a special keepsake that their families will keep for a long time.","fullyFundedDate":1775681035796,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-and-sensory-learning/10037720/","projectTitle":"Creativity and Sensory Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunsworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1449158"},{"teacherId":1455436,"projectId":9996501,"letterContent":"Mere words cannot express the joy that my students experienced when I passed out the foam airplanes. Each child was thrilled to know that they were going to get to keep and take home their toy. We spent time every day, the week we studied air transportation, to experiment with flight as the children took them out to the playground for test flights. The squeals, laughter and delight were priceless!\r\n\r\nThe following week we studied land transportation and once again, the enthusiasm in the classroom was amazing as each child painted his/her own wooden car. Each student was so proud of their design and couldn't wait to try to race them.\r\n\r\nThe best part of your donation is that after all the learning experiences we shared at school, each child was able to take home and keep a foam plane and wooden car. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support and generosity,","fullyFundedDate":1768309916815,"projectUrl":"project/on-the-go-learning/9996501/","projectTitle":"On the Go Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weatherford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1455436_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472602049636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1455436"},{"teacherId":6725828,"projectId":5513248,"letterContent":"During the Covid pandemic my PreK class learned virtually at home. As educators we were challenged to make learning meaningful and engaging for our little learners. The Teacher Pay Teacher gift card allowed me to purchase thematic activities that I could print on the cardstock and laminate to send home for hands on learning. The construction paper, pony beads, jingle bells and pom poms allowed my students to make winter and holiday creativity projects that we would have made in the classroom. Each week I would organize and create weekly packets for learning. I used the ziploc bags to send how supplies they would utilize for the week of learning. We had weekly pickups on Friday for the following week. THANK YOU! for making it possible for me to create learning projects that made learning fun, engaging and meaningful for PreK students learning at home.","fullyFundedDate":1620158821337,"projectUrl":"project/exciting-prek-learning-at-home/5513248/","projectTitle":"Exciting PreK Learning at Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hirsch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6725828_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x244,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596858652933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6725828"},{"teacherId":6725828,"projectId":9311606,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing supplies that are desperately needed in a Prek classroom. As teachers we are constantly thinking of ways to inspire our students through hands on learning. Your generous donation makes learning fun across many themes. \r\n\r\nThe magnetic tiles are a classroom building supply that can be used across many themes. Building with these magnetic tiles encourages STEM learning and cooperative play. The colorful cardstock is used weekly to create thematic hands on learning such as matching colorful ABC mittens during our winter themes. The laminating sheets allow us to download engaging thematic items to use year after year.","fullyFundedDate":1755712362114,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-sos-in-prek/9311606/","projectTitle":"Supplies SOS in PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hirsch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6725828_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x244,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596858652933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6725828"},{"teacherId":6725828,"projectId":9628838,"letterContent":"Many young writers do not gravitate to writing because they are lacking fine motor skills. One of the easiest ways to develop fine motor strength is to provide students with playdoh. Thank YOU for your generous donation of playdoh to my students. The playdoh center is always a favorite center. My little learners are having fun and are building fine motor strength needed for writing. \r\n\r\nI provide opportunities to write in all my centers. I encourage writing with a variety of writing supplies such as fun paper, pencils of all sizes, crayons and colored pencils in ALL the colors. Thank you for providing my students with colored pencils. We sharpen these pencils daily and they go through them quickly. Little writers are being encouraged because of YOU! Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1756836902117,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-young-writers-through-fine-m/9628838/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Young Writers Through Fine Motor Development","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hirsch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6725828_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x244,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596858652933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6725828"},{"teacherId":1455436,"projectId":9602344,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting creativity in my Pre-K classroom. Young children love to create and imagine and so many of the materials you provided encourage self expression.\r\n\r\nPlay-doh is always out and the play-doh center is by far one of the most popular in the classroom. Each week the colors change and we add all types of loose parts, like beads, feathers and the gemstones your provided. Back in November, we loved using markers to color the tissue paper leaves. As we sprayed each leaf with water, we saw the colors bleed into each other, making beautiful fall leaves that we hung from the ceiling to bring the season inside.\r\n\r\nThe students love using the colored pencils to write and illustrate. The craft sticks are used in multiple craft projects as well as for building and counting. By far, my favorite project is when the children paint self portraits, using the water color sets. Thanks to your generosity we are definitely celebrating art each and every day in Pre-K.","fullyFundedDate":1764622678984,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-art/9602344/","projectTitle":"Celebrate Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weatherford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1455436_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472602049636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1455436"},{"teacherId":1449158,"projectId":10056120,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to this project to provide some basic materials needed in my Pre-K class to help create lessons for small groups and class books. My students love revisiting the class books we have made when they go to our class library center. We made one book where you clap the syllables in each students' name. One book compares the number of letters in each student's name, and another class book focuses on the beginning sound of each student's name. Thank you for making these experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769907919434,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics/10056120/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunsworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1449158"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_10620","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":365,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":32,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"15.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":36.8,"schoolId":10620,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jess Harben Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jess Harben Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/richardson-independent-school-district/jess-harben-elementary-school/10620"}