{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":10174153,"projectId":9585805,"letterContent":"Your donation towards the lovely colorful, classroom carpet may seem like a small gift but it has made a HUGE difference in my students daily lives. \r\nEach student is so happy to have their own personal square when sitting on the carpet. They are each assigned one and it saves us a lot of time and also helps the students feel secure and ready for learning.\r\nThankfully their is little to no confusion now when coming to the carpet as the students know what is expected of them and understand that they will be confortable and uncrowded. \r\nMost importantly the students are learning in a happy, safe environment and are excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1755303526795,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-square-carpet-so-kiddos-learn-f/9585805/","projectTitle":"Colorful Square Carpet So Kiddos Learn Feeling Happy and safe.","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":68.6,"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"}