{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10303471,"projectId":9853682,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are now using their binders, dividers, and headphones every single day to stay organized and focused. The binders have transformed how students manage their work (assignments are no longer crumpled or lost), and students can quickly find what they need during lessons. One moment that truly stood out was during a reading and writing block: students independently pulled out the correct section of their binders, put on their headphones, and worked quietly with confidence. The structure these tools provide has helped create a calmer, more productive learning environment where students feel prepared and successful.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were genuinely excited. Many of them had never owned a binder or personal headphones before, and seeing each child receive the same high-quality supplies made them feel valued and included. Several students immediately began organizing their papers with pride, and others shared how the headphones helped them concentrate better during independent reading and online learning activities. Their enthusiasm reminded me how powerful it is to remove barriers so students can focus fully on learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are now better equipped as we continue working on reading comprehension, writing projects, and independent learning tasks that require focus and organization. These tools will continue to support them throughout the school year as they build responsibility, confidence, and strong learning habits. Thank you for giving my students the resources they need to stay engaged, organized, and ready to succeed. Your impact is felt every day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762284682806,"projectUrl":"project/focused-minds-and-organized-work-tools/9853682/","projectTitle":"Focused Minds and Organized Work: Tools for Learning Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Monllor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10303471_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759884971132","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10303471"},{"teacherId":6971301,"projectId":9942555,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the Reading Rainbow Book Bags literacy program. Putting books in readers' hands and giving them the opportunity to sit down and read is crucial in building confident readers. By rotating library books inside the classrooms, students can spend their extra time in a cozy corner, reading. This provides multiple opportunities throughout the day. In addition, students are exposed to multiple genres and subjects. Self-chosen texts are also an important component in encouraging a lifelong love of reading. \r\nOur teachers have been excited as they are handed their bags. They have the choice of a variety pack or a requested theme. Students earn the position of bringing the book bag to the library for book rotating. Students who finish an activity early have something quiet to do while the teacher focuses on the students still working. This has been a gift to the classroom in many ways. Some teachers have asked to have 2 book bags at a time!\r\nThank you from me, the librarian, for helping me provide a greater service to the campus. And, thank you from the campus for helping us put a focus on building literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1765059376881,"projectUrl":"project/reading-rainbow-book-bags/9942555/","projectTitle":"Reading Rainbow Book Bags","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Owen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6971301_orig.jpg?crop=709,709,x546,y450&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751050411739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jljlibrary"},{"teacherId":6971301,"projectId":9690717,"letterContent":"Thank you for the Ant Farms materials. I have been able to provide academic extensions in the library to multiple grades this month. Second grade is studying insects. The models of and the live ants have worked as great ways for students to learn the body parts. Watching the ants build tunnels and carry their food has been a great hands-on learning tool. We have discussed the role insects have in our environment and food chains.\r\nOther grades were learning about living vs. nonliving. In addition to sand vs. ants, we have also discussed the living ants that died. We have learned about their life cycle, making connections to the butterflies we studied last year. We will extend this discussion next month as we move into a unit on marine animals. \r\nStudents have also turned into scientists, learning to use magnifying glasses, studying how the colony interacts, watching how the sunrise affects the location of ants within the colony, and more. A side lesson occurred when some of the seeds intended for food started to grow into plants!\r\nThank you for providing an invaluable learning opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1758219281232,"projectUrl":"project/ant-engineering/9690717/","projectTitle":"Ant Engineering","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Owen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6971301_orig.jpg?crop=709,709,x546,y450&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751050411739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jljlibrary"},{"teacherId":10303471,"projectId":9797350,"letterContent":"The \"Lighting the Love for Reading\" project has transformed my classroom in meaningful and lasting ways. By adding soft, warm lighting and creating a cozy, welcoming reading environment, students now see our reading corner as a place they want to be, not just a place they go. The calmer lighting has helped reduce visual overstimulation and has made the space feel safe, peaceful, and inviting.\r\n\r\nSince implementing the project, I have observed increased motivation simply because the space feels special and comfortable. I've seen students engage with books more eagerly and spend more time reading independently. The new lamps and cozy atmosphere have also boosted students' ability to focus, self-regulate, and enjoy their literacy time. \r\n\r\nThe project has improved the overall climate of our classroom. Students often choose the reading area as a place to calm down, reflect, or work quietly. In short, this project has not only strengthened reading habits but has also supported emotional well-being, helping students feel more at home in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759951467300,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-the-love-for-reading/9797350/","projectTitle":"“Lighting the Love for Reading”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Monllor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10303471_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759884971132","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10303471"},{"teacherId":6971301,"projectId":9459713,"letterContent":"With over 50% of our families receiving free and reduced lunches, our families do not have the means to purchase learning activities at home. We also have a strong population of first generation Americans who want their children to be successful. We are meeting every other week, providing different activities each week that parents can create and use at home with their children. Families have been coming with their children and playing the games before going home to make sure they understand. I have also created an online presence, where parents can see and learn how to build the activities. Studies show that student success is higher when parents get involved. These parents want to be involved. Thanks for providing the supplies to give them the tools to be a part of their students' academic journey.","fullyFundedDate":1753283697437,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-mathematics-training-parent/9459713/","projectTitle":"Literacy & Mathematics Training (Parent Edition)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Owen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6971301_orig.jpg?crop=709,709,x546,y450&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751050411739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jljlibrary"},{"teacherId":6971301,"projectId":9502662,"letterContent":"The button maker has already been used for two literacy events! First, the art department had a community art event. I used graphic novels that were damaged and being weeded out of the collection. The students cut out their favorite characters and made buttons for their backpacks. The students can't wait for me to bring it out again! The parents were happy to see the books being recycled, showing a good use of their taxpayer dollars. \r\nThe second event was a comicon that drew 4,000 students from across the District and community. I was so busy, I never looked up for 3 hours. The students were so excited to sift through the old books for their favorites and to be able to represent them. Some of these were represented on panels and I was able to send them in the right direction. I was asked to continue to do this at future events. \r\nIn January, students will vote on a list of books from a reading challenge. I'm busy designing buttons to give to them for succeeding in their challenge. Thank you for making this activity fun and rewarding.","fullyFundedDate":1753674948496,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-buttons-a-literacy-incentive/9502662/","projectTitle":"Books for Buttons! a Literacy Incentive Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Owen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6971301_orig.jpg?crop=709,709,x546,y450&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751050411739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jljlibrary"},{"teacherId":6971301,"projectId":9461648,"letterContent":"Welcome to Storytime has been a huge success. The vision was to provide a designated area for the lower grades. First, because the library was oriented towards the higher grades. And secondly, because the library is a wide open space that lent itself to running and jumping instead of calm reading. To define the space, we purchased a storytime rug. The students learned quickly that this is where they are supposed to be. Each week, I change out the books in the basket, so that they can choose books and immediately return to their seating area. The sensory wall is intriguing enough to keep kids from wandering but fulfilling their need to explore. What began as a few stuffed animals has grown to a class set that the children love to read to. We have activities with blocks and puzzles, and emotive play with scarves and felt boards. \r\nPerhaps the best descriptor of success is when the student brings their parent into the library to show them the \"calm space\". Last year, I was chasing students all over the library. This year, they are focused on our lesson and calmly enjoying their books. Even the older kids want to engage with the puzzles and calm reading circle. \r\nThank you for bringing calm and order to the library space, where I can host engaging activities and where children can explore the wonder of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1753547466176,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-reading-a-literacy-center/9461648/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Reading! A Literacy Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Owen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6971301_orig.jpg?crop=709,709,x546,y450&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751050411739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jljlibrary"},{"teacherId":6971301,"projectId":9442093,"letterContent":"Welcome to Storytime has been a huge success. The vision was to provide a designated area for the lower grades. First, because the library was oriented towards the higher grades. And secondly, because the library is a wide open space that lent itself to running and jumping instead of calm reading. To define the space, we purchased a storytime rug. The students learned quickly that this is where they are supposed to be. Each week, I change out the books in the basket, so that they can choose books and immediately return to their seating area. The sensory wall is intriguing enough to keep kids from wandering but fulfilling their need to explore. What began as a few stuffed animals has grown to a class set that the children love to read to. We have activities with blocks and puzzles, and emotive play with scarves and felt boards. \r\nPerhaps the best descriptor of success is when the student brings their parent into the library to show them the \"calm space\". Last year, I was chasing students all over the library. This year, they are focused on our lesson and calmly enjoying their books. Even the older kids want to engage with the puzzles and calm reading circle. \r\nThank you for bringing calm and order to the library space, where I can host engaging activities and where children can explore the wonder of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1752858486223,"projectUrl":"project/puzzling-skills/9442093/","projectTitle":"Puzzling Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Owen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6971301_orig.jpg?crop=709,709,x546,y450&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751050411739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jljlibrary"},{"teacherId":6971301,"projectId":9437652,"letterContent":"Welcome to Storytime has been a huge success. The vision was to provide a designated area for the lower grades. First, because the library was oriented towards the higher grades. And secondly, because the library is a wide open space that lent itself to running and jumping instead of calm reading. To define the space, we purchased a storytime rug. The students learned quickly that this is where they are supposed to be. Each week, I change out the books in the basket, so that they can choose books and immediately return to their seating area. The sensory wall is intriguing enough to keep kids from wandering but fulfilling their need to explore. What began as a few stuffed animals has grown to a class set that the children love to read to. We have activities with blocks and puzzles, and emotive play with scarves and felt boards. \r\nPerhaps the best descriptor of success is when the student brings their parent into the library to show them the \"calm space\". Last year, I was chasing students all over the library. This year, they are focused on our lesson and calmly enjoying their books. Even the older kids want to engage with the puzzles and calm reading circle. \r\nThank you for bringing calm and order to the library space, where I can host engaging activities and where children can explore the wonder of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1752528468575,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-literacy/9437652/","projectTitle":"Interactive Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Owen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6971301_orig.jpg?crop=709,709,x546,y450&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751050411739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jljlibrary"},{"teacherId":6971301,"projectId":9457791,"letterContent":"Welcome to Storytime has been a huge success. The vision was to provide a designated area for the lower grades. First, because the library was oriented towards the higher grades. And secondly, because the library is a wide open space that lent itself to running and jumping instead of calm reading. To define the space, we purchased a storytime rug. The students learned quickly that this is where they are supposed to be. Each week, I change out the books in the basket, so that they can choose books and immediately return to their seating area. The sensory wall is intriguing enough to keep kids from wandering but fulfilling their need to explore. What began as a few stuffed animals has grown to a class set that the children love to read to. We have activities with blocks and puzzles, and emotive play with scarves and felt boards. \r\nPerhaps the best descriptor of success is when the student brings their parent into the library to show them the \"calm space\". Last year, I was chasing students all over the library. This year, they are focused on our lesson and calmly enjoying their books. Even the older kids want to engage with the puzzles and calm reading circle. \r\nThank you for bringing calm and order to the library space, where I can host engaging activities and where children can explore the wonder of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1752449597211,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-to-storytime/9457791/","projectTitle":"Welcome to Storytime!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Owen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6971301_orig.jpg?crop=709,709,x546,y450&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751050411739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jljlibrary"},{"teacherId":10174153,"projectId":9736063,"letterContent":"Our classroom has gone from being from our textbooks and materials being stacked on the counter to being carefully put away. \r\n\r\nEach textbook and material is in its place. \r\nIt is SO much better. \r\n\r\nNow the students know exactly where to find each of the necessary tools they need to succeed. \r\n\r\nThis allows them access them independently, retrieve them quickly and it saves all of us lots lot time.\r\n\r\nNow there is more time in our day for matters. The joy of learning. \r\nOut classroom motto is good better best, never let it rest, till your good is better and your better is best! \r\n\r\nYour generosity has allowed us to become as as a classroom better than before and we are headed to BEST! \r\n\r\nThank you again for teaming up with us to make this goal a reality. Further","fullyFundedDate":1758838825441,"projectUrl":"project/we-make-space-for-what-matters/9736063/","projectTitle":"We Make Space for What Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10174153_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758640288112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10174153"},{"teacherId":10174153,"projectId":9585535,"letterContent":"The delicious and healthy snacks that you have so generously donated to our classroom have already made a HUGE difference. \r\nInstead of the students sadly walking over to me during snack time and worriedly telling me they do not have a snack, they now appreciatively walk over to me with a thankful smile on their face and ask if they can please pick out a snack. \r\nIt is SO lovely open up the drawer with our snacks and allow them select from the many options without worrying if I can afford to buy some more next week.","fullyFundedDate":1758218744581,"projectUrl":"project/yummy-healthy-snacks-to-fill-my-students/9585535/","projectTitle":"Yummy Healthy Snacks to Fill My Students Hearts and Bellies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10174153_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758640288112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10174153"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_109295","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":676,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":35,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.5,"schoolId":109295,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/round-rock-independent-school-district/joe-lee-johnson-elementary-opening-fall-2016-/109295"}