{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"James Madison Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3329553,"projectId":9038559,"letterContent":"This project was a huge hit. I mounted the dry erase boards on the wall using the mounting tape and the students were able to collaborate using markers, erasers and the boards. They were able to work out problems, brainstorm and teach each other new concepts and strategies. In doing so, the students were able to increase the classroom passing average. This project help build leader students and build confidence with those that were struggling. Thank you for choosing to donate to this project and invest in my students success.","fullyFundedDate":1737066030188,"projectUrl":"project/collaboration-station/9038559/","projectTitle":"Collaboration Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scecina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3329553_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512168427544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-scecina"},{"teacherId":3329553,"projectId":9037867,"letterContent":"My students have enjoyed using the new supplies for our classroom. As our learning continues, students run out of pages in their journals, scissors break and headphones stop working. This project allowed my students to continue to be academically ready and prepared for assignments and projects. We were able to create career projects, art projects and assignments related to our field trip. \r\nWith your generosity, my students were able to continue working on their academic success. Thank you for choosing to support my students.","fullyFundedDate":1740700072334,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/9037867/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scecina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3329553_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512168427544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-scecina"},{"teacherId":4822966,"projectId":8379994,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your JAW-some donation to our Shark Week project! My students had been asking about SHARK WEEK immediately after state testing. When I presented them with all the amazing shark-themed resources, they were absolutely thrilled to begin their SHARK WEEK lessons. \r\n Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement and curiosity as students dove into reading, researching, writing, and conducting STEM activities all about the Great White Shark. My students have enjoyed exploring the fossil shark teeth, wearing their shark wristbands, and listening to the read-aloud of the book Mother of Sharks. \r\n One highlight of our SHARK WEEK lessons has been the STEM activity of creating shark cages for the Great White Shark figurines. After researching how shark cages are used to observe sharks safely, students collaborated in teams to design their own cages that could withstand a \"shark ambush.\" They then tested how much weight their structures could hold before collapsing. It was incredible to hear the room filled with excitement, problem-solving, and laughter!\r\n Your donation has not only made this unit highly engaging but has also helped my students develop a deeper appreciation for sharks. They are learning to challenge common misconceptions and understand the importance of ocean conservation—all while strengthening their academic skills. \r\n Shark Week will now be a wonderful yearly event, incorporating the book Mother of Sharks, fossil shark teeth, and Great White Shark figurines. I look forward to creating new STEM activities that will ignite their curiosity and their appreciation for ocean life. Thank you so much for your Jaw-some donation!","fullyFundedDate":1715784142782,"projectUrl":"project/shark-week-is-jaw-some/8379994/","projectTitle":"Shark Week Is Jaw-Some!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. V. 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The paddle boats and car crafts were also used to create separate dioramas tied to the original story. It was amazing to see my struggling readers become excited about reading and eager to express their understanding through these hands-on projects.\r\n\r\nI plan to continue using these donated materials year after year to provide students with artistic opportunities that develop their critical thinking, fine motor, and problem-solving skills. Most importantly, your generosity is helping to inspire my students to become lifelong readers. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, \"Build A Car and Boat for Toad and Water Rat\"! My students were thrilled to use the materials for our literature projects, including poetry writing, diorama creation, and race car designs. Each project gave them a chance to enhance their reading and comprehension skills in a creative and engaging way.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite projects was a poetry-writing activity inspired by The Wind in the Willows. Each student selected an animal figure from the Migration 100-Piece Animal Playset to inspire their own unique poem. They then created dioramas to showcase their work, bringing their writing to life. The paddle boats and car crafts were also used to create separate dioramas tied to the original story. It was amazing to see my struggling readers become excited about reading and eager to express their understanding through these hands-on projects.\r\n\r\nI plan to continue using these donated materials year after year to provide students with artistic opportunities that develop their critical thinking, fine motor, and problem-solving skills. Most importantly, your generosity is helping to inspire my students to become lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for funding our creative art projects. Your support will make a lasting impact on my students, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1719091361507,"projectUrl":"project/build-a-car-and-boat-for-toad-and-water/8375464/","projectTitle":"Build A Car and Boat for Toad and Water Rat","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. V. Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4822966_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514312530787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4822966"},{"teacherId":4822966,"projectId":8379798,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations to the \"Future Health Care Providers of Our Community\" project. Your support has made an incredible difference in my students' learning experiences. The stethoscopes provided hands-on opportunities to explore the functions of the heart and lungs. The human body and brain models were invaluable resources for visualizing and learning anatomy in an interactive way. Even the clipboards became essential tools as my students practiced note-taking in the role of health care professionals.\r\n\r\nOne lesson my students truly enjoyed was taking on the role of doctors to analyze a text about the historical medical contributions of the Mayans. Students discussed specific comprehension questions and provided a \"diagnosis with treatment,\" combining a reading strategy with the correct answer. As an enrichment project, students created life-sized archaeologists injured during a Mayan expedition. Students were to then provide a diagnosis of their injuries and provide treatment based on their knowledge of the human body. \r\n\r\nMy students truly enjoyed this particular reading lesson. There was so much energy as my students collaborated. After the lesson, many students shared how the donations made the reading activity so much more engaging and fun. There were also many students that requested I incorporate the donations into every reading lesson. The most inspiring comments came from students who shared that becoming a medical professional had now become their career goal.\r\n\r\nYour contributions not only enhanced the education of my students, but also inspired them to envision themselves as future health care providers. With your help, we are fostering the next generation of medical professionals who will serve our community with knowledge, skill, and compassion.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting this project and investing in my students' futures. We are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1715095045020,"projectUrl":"project/future-health-care-providers-of-our-comm/8379798/","projectTitle":"Future Health Care Providers of our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. V. 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This journey wouldn't be possible without you!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible support!","fullyFundedDate":1619915079455,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-drumline/5499458/","projectTitle":"Elementary Drumline","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4808015_orig.jpg?crop=765,765,x0,y58&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741235170201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mtz"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_8071","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":393,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.3,"schoolId":8071,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about James Madison Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"James Madison Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/san-antonio-independent-school-district/madison-elementary-school/8071"}