{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School","outOfStateSupporters":38.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9645948,"projectId":9893167,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with these essential supplies! The binders, Clorox wipes, and dry erase markers have already been incredibly helpful in keeping our classroom organized, clean, and ready for learning each day. Supplies like these may seem simple, but they make a big difference in our daily routines and help everything run more smoothly for both students and teachers.\r\n\r\nThe binders have been especially useful for helping students stay organized with their materials. We use them to keep important papers, notes, and learning resources in one place so students can easily find what they need. Organization is such an important skill for students to develop, and having binders allows them to practice keeping their work neat and structured. It also helps them take ownership of their learning, as they are responsible for maintaining their materials and using them during lessons, small group work, and review activities.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase markers are another supply we use constantly throughout the school day. Students love using whiteboards to practice new skills, solve problems, and share their thinking during lessons. Whether we are working on math problems, spelling words, or quick response activities, dry erase markers allow students to actively participate and show their understanding in a fun and interactive way. Because we use them so often, having a fresh supply available helps ensure that every student has the tools they need to fully engage in our lessons.\r\n\r\nThe Clorox wipes are also extremely valuable for helping us maintain a clean and healthy classroom environment. With students sharing materials and working closely together throughout the day, it is important that we regularly clean desks, tables, and common surfaces. The wipes allow us to quickly sanitize our workspace, helping to keep germs from spreading and ensuring that our classroom stays a safe and comfortable place for everyone. It also teaches students the importance of taking care of their shared environment and being responsible members of the classroom community.\r\n\r\nOverall, these supplies play an important role in supporting both learning and classroom management. They help students stay organized, actively participate in lessons, and maintain a clean space where everyone can feel comfortable and ready to learn. We truly appreciate your generosity and willingness to support our classroom in such meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping provide these important classroom essentials. Your support helps create a positive learning environment where students have the tools they need to succeed each day.","fullyFundedDate":1763385395457,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9893167/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nugent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9645948_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751488343038","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9645948"},{"teacherId":9645948,"projectId":9454618,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the cozy carpet! It has quickly become a special addition to our classroom, and the students truly enjoy using it throughout the day. They love having a comfortable place to sit while they work, read, or participate in group discussions. It has created a warm and inviting space where students feel relaxed and ready to learn. Having this area has made a noticeable difference in the classroom atmosphere, as it encourages students to gather together, collaborate, and stay engaged in their work.\r\n\r\nThe carpet has also been incredibly helpful during our lessons when students come to the front of the room. Instead of trying to see from their desks, they now have a comfortable space where they can sit and focus while we work through examples, read stories, or discuss new ideas. This has made it easier for students to stay attentive and participate more actively in our learning activities. Many of them look forward to coming up to the carpet during our lessons because it feels like a special part of the classroom where everyone can learn together.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the carpet has helped make learning more accessible for students who may have difficulty seeing the board clearly from their seats. They now have a cozy spot where they can move closer to the instruction without feeling uncomfortable or out of place. Having this option allows all students to better follow along with lessons, ask questions, and stay involved in the learning process. Small changes like this can make a big difference in helping every student feel supported and included in the classroom environment.\r\n\r\nBeyond the practical benefits, the carpet has also helped build a stronger sense of classroom community. Students often gather there for partner work, small group activities, and reading time. It has become a place where they can share ideas, collaborate with their classmates, and celebrate their learning together. Creating spaces like this helps foster a positive classroom culture where students feel comfortable, valued, and excited to participate.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and thoughtfulness in providing this carpet for our classroom. Your support helps us create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive. It may seem like a simple addition, but it has already made a meaningful impact on our daily routines and the way students experience learning in our classroom. Thank you again for helping make our classroom an even more comfortable and engaging place for our students to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1754937544880,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-carpet/9454618/","projectTitle":"Cozy Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nugent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9645948_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751488343038","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9645948"},{"teacherId":1015023,"projectId":9860951,"letterContent":"This Project had a meaningful impact on our girls step team by helping them feel confident, unified, and proud while representing our school. As a Title I school, many of our students face economic challenges that limit their access to team accessories. With the matching bows, scrunchies, and other items provided through this project, our girls were able to step onto the floor looking coordinated and polished. This boosted their confidence and strengthened their sense of belonging and school spirit.\r\n\r\nOur girls step team continued to show what it means to be leaders in our school community. They expressed teamwork, pride, and confidence through rhythm and movement at performances and events. This year, they also showed incredible school pride by cheering on our Girls Basketball team as they worked hard and won the championship!\r\n\r\nStep proved to be more than just a performance activity. It has become a powerful source of empowerment and expression for our girls.","fullyFundedDate":1764662144200,"projectUrl":"project/stepping-strong-accessories-that-empowe/9860951/","projectTitle":"Stepping Strong: Accessories That Empower Our Girls","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Means-Atiomo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1015023_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596647778245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-means"},{"teacherId":8910963,"projectId":10095412,"letterContent":"Our new whiteboards, markers, and erasers have quickly become an essential part of our daily learning routine, allowing every student to actively participate across reading lessons. We use them for interactive practice, quick checks for understanding, small group instruction, and fluency drills. One memorable moment was during a reading lesson on decoding multisyllabic words, students eagerly used their boards to break apart syllables and underline vowel teams, and I was able to instantly see who needed support and who was ready for enrichment. \r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was contagious. Students were thrilled to have their own boards and felt more confident sharing their thinking because they could write, erase, and try again without fear of mistakes. Even my quieter learners have become more willing to participate. Moving forward, we will continue using these tools during intervention as we strengthen phonics, fluency, and sentence building. These resources have truly transformed engagement in our classroom, and we are so grateful for the opportunity they provide our students every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1771243694779,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboard-revolution/10095412/","projectTitle":"Whiteboard Revolution","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8910963_orig.png?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724346238966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8910963"},{"teacherId":10306471,"projectId":9810987,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting my School Counseling Office through DonorsChoose. Because of you, my students now have access to resources that help create a safe, welcoming, and calming environment where they can focus on their social-emotional growth and well-being.\r\n\r\nWe are using these new resources daily in both individual counseling sessions and small-group lessons, which are focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, friendship building, and problem-solving. One meaningful moment that stands out was during a small-group session when a student used one of the new calming tools for the first time and proudly shared, \"This helps my brain slow down.\" That moment alone showed me just how impactful your support truly is. When students first saw the materials, their reactions were immediate and heartfelt. They were excited, curious, and eager to explore the space. Several students commented on how the office felt \"more comfortable\" and \"more peaceful,\" which is exactly the type of environment we strive to create so students feel safe asking for help and expressing themselves.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these resources to support ongoing SEL lessons, crisis support, and preventative counseling work. Students are currently practicing identifying emotions, using calming strategies independently, and applying problem-solving skills they can carry with them into classrooms and beyond. These tools will remain a consistent part of our counseling program for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond materials—it helps build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging for our students. Thank you for believing in our school and in the importance of student mental health. I am incredibly grateful for your support and the lasting difference you've made.","fullyFundedDate":1764737101307,"projectUrl":"project/my-school-counseling-office/9810987/","projectTitle":"My School Counseling Office!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10306471_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y509&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760033313577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10306471"},{"teacherId":8910963,"projectId":9924314,"letterContent":"We use our new dry erase boards every single day during reading and instruction. During phonics lessons, students practice writing sight words and building sentences, and in show their thinking in real time. One of my favorite moments was during a small group lesson when a student who normally hesitates to participate quickly held up their board with a big smile. The ability to erase and try again has truly built their confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were beyond excited! They immediately asked, \"Do we get to use these today?\" The boards and markers made learning feel special and fun.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these tools during our reading fluency and encoding practice. I will be tracking their growth and celebrating milestones with small incentives, helping them stay motivated as we work toward mastering grade-level skills. Your generosity is helping us build confident, engaged learners every day!","fullyFundedDate":1764641311316,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-one-passage-at/9924314/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers, One Passage At a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8910963_orig.png?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724346238966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8910963"},{"teacherId":8910963,"projectId":9619790,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The materials you donated have already made a meaningful difference in my students' learning. They allow me to teach phonics interventions more seamlessly, and my students are able to use the resources to strengthen their decoding, blending, and segmenting skills. Theses skills help them build a stronger foundation as growing readers.\r\n\r\n \r\nThey absolutely love the bright colors and functionality of the magnetic letters, and I am grateful to have tools that truly engage them. Your support means more than you know. \r\nThank you again!!!","fullyFundedDate":1761228218029,"projectUrl":"project/reading-readiness-in-pieces/9619790/","projectTitle":"Reading Readiness in Pieces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8910963_orig.png?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724346238966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8910963"},{"teacherId":1015023,"projectId":9660376,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, our students receive the intensive support that they really need. The intervention materials, phonics tools, and hands-on reading resources helps us give each student the right kind of practice at the right time.\r\n\r\nStruggling readers are improving their decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills. Students are making real progress, and many those that were behind finally are catching up. The materials made reading feel more doable, more engaging, and even fun.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, our students receiving intervention feel supported and excited to grow as readers. Your support is truly helping our kids soar.","fullyFundedDate":1760107043425,"projectUrl":"project/reading-intervention-essentials-to-help/9660376/","projectTitle":"Reading Intervention Essentials to help our Reading Scores Soar!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Means-Atiomo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1015023_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596647778245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-means"},{"teacherId":2387901,"projectId":9508806,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations of two beautiful classroom rugs and the vibrant rainbow decorations. Your contributions have truly made a significant impact on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe rugs have transformed our classroom into a cozy and inviting space where students can gather comfortably for story time, group activities, and collaborative learning. They not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of our room but also provide a warm area for the children to engage in creative play and discussions.\r\n\r\nThe rainbow decorations bring a sense of joy and brightness to our classroom, sparking creativity and imagination in the students. They serve as constant reminders of positivity and inclusion, which are values we strive to instill in our learning community.\r\n\r\nYour generosity demonstrates a wonderful commitment to education and the well-being of our students. Thank you once again for your support; it truly makes a difference. I would love to share updates on how the students are enjoying the new additions and the positive impact they have on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1754937961365,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-rainbow/9508806/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Rainbow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shabazz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2387901_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692149150685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2387901"},{"teacherId":9426121,"projectId":9397819,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our school to help us acquire water color paper for our water color unit in art. Paper is one of those supplies that is costly and sometimes not considered when budgeting for yearly supplies. Water color painting is something that students at our school thoroughly enjoy and it is always my goal to engage in as many water color projects as time and money permit. With this project now funded, all students in art class will have the opportunity to create several water color projects throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nFrom our students and our entire school community I want to thank you for helping us.","fullyFundedDate":1750868692499,"projectUrl":"project/water-color-paper-for-water-color-painti/9397819/","projectTitle":"Water Color Paper for Water Color Paintings","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Neill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9426121"},{"teacherId":9426121,"projectId":9310992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. Our students were thrilled to have the opportunity to engage with this painting experience. Paint pouring affords so many students with the opportunity to create a professional looking painting regardless of skill level. The mixing of colors and layering of paint pouring effects makes this lesson very effective in teaching a variety of concepts. It is THE project that all students taking art look forward to throughout the school year. We are thrilled to share our painting here with you now. \r\n\r\nThank you again for all the artist at our school","fullyFundedDate":1746546630568,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-my-students-with-an-acrylic/9310992/","projectTitle":"Please Help My Students With an Acrylic Paint Pouring project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Neill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9426121"},{"teacherId":9753884,"projectId":9561551,"letterContent":"I want to send a heartfelt thank you for your generous donations to my DonorsChoose project supporting my early childhood special education classroom. Your kindness means so much to me personally, and more importantly, it has opened new doors for my students. Because of you, these little learners have been given tools and opportunities to grow their language skills and explore new ways of understanding the world around them. It's truly amazing to watch their progress each day, and your support is a huge part of that.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are deeply grateful for your generosity and belief in our classroom. Your gift is more than just supplies—it's support, encouragement, and the chance for each child to thrive. Thank you for joining us on this journey and making such a meaningful difference in our lives.","fullyFundedDate":1758311281585,"projectUrl":"project/early-childhood-special-education-classr/9561551/","projectTitle":"Early Childhood Special Education Classroom Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9753884_orig.jpg?crop=996,996,x200,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758220645979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9753884"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34660","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":506,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":49,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":61.1,"schoolId":34660,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/alexandria-city-public-school-district/jefferson-houston-school-of-arts/34660"}