{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John Adams Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":49.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9716369,"projectId":9794122,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Small Rewards, Big Impact: Boosting Attendance Together. Because of your donation, we were able to launch meaningful attendance incentive programs that have made a real difference in our school community.\r\n\r\nOne of the key ways your support was used was through our kindergarten attendance prize cart. Kindergarten students have historically been one of our highest-need groups when it comes to chronic absenteeism. Last year alone, about 17% of kindergarten students were chronically absent. With your help, we were able to bring weekly incentives directly into classrooms. Each week, students who had perfect attendance were eligible to win a prize from the cart. This created real excitement around attendance. Students began looking forward to being present every day, and many even encouraged their families to help them get to school on time so they wouldn't miss a chance to participate.\r\n\r\nWe also used prizes for our school-wide display case and \"Golden Ticket\" days. On these days, all students who were present and on time were entered into a raffle to win prizes. These moments quickly became something students looked forward to, and we saw increased motivation to attend school regularly. In addition, the prizes supported larger school-wide attendance competitions, including events like March Madness and Winter Olympics-themed challenges. These friendly competitions helped build school spirit while reinforcing the importance of showing up every day.\r\n\r\nThanks to these combined efforts and your support, our chronic absenteeism rate has decreased from 12% last school year to 8% this year. We truly believe these improvements are directly connected to the tier 1 incentive systems your donation made possible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping us build a culture where attendance is celebrated and rewarded.","fullyFundedDate":1770244662201,"projectUrl":"project/small-rewards-big-impact-boosting-atte/9794122/","projectTitle":"Small Rewards, Big Impact: Boosting Attendance Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guevara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9716369"},{"teacherId":9577983,"projectId":10116575,"letterContent":"Your generous donation helped make our Girls on the Run community service project truly special. The girls were so excited when the materials arrived and immediately jumped into every part of the project. They designed and created posters to encourage food donations, shared information about the drive during school announcements, and worked together to build and paint our collection box. They loved having ownership over the project and being involved in every step from planning to execution.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful parts of this experience was hearing the girls reflect on how rewarding it felt to work hard on something that would directly help members of their community. Through this project, they practiced teamwork, leadership, communication, and service while also seeing the impact they can make when they work together toward a common goal.\r\n\r\nAs we continue this project, the girls will keep collecting donations and reflecting on the importance of giving back and supporting others. We are also discussing how small acts of kindness and community involvement can create meaningful change. 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Because of your kindness, we have been able to provide engaging, hands-on materials that keep our students motivated, excited, and actively learning each day.\r\n\r\nThese resources have directly supported our students' academic, social, and emotional growth as they prepare for the transition into Kindergarten. In our classroom, students learn best through exploration, play, and repetition, and your contributions have allowed us to create meaningful learning experiences that build confidence, independence, and early foundational skills. From fine motor development to communication and early academic concepts, these tools have helped every child make progress at their own level.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity has helped create a supportive and joyful classroom where students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. As we prepare for Kindergarten, we are seeing increased independence, stronger engagement, and growing confidence in our students. 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The new texts have helped introduce important early literacy skills such as vocabulary development, comprehension, retelling stories, identifying characters and feelings, and making connections between the story and their own lives. The character and safety-themed books have also helped students better understand classroom expectations, kindness, teamwork, and school safety routines in a calm and child-friendly way.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is interactive, engaging, and filled with conversation. Students gather together on the carpet to listen to stories, participate in discussions, and practice new vocabulary in both languages. Many students enjoy turning and talking with classmates about what they notice in the illustrations or how a character might be feeling. After reading, students extend their learning through crafts, drawing, and early writing activities connected to the books. These hands-on experiences help make learning memorable and meaningful while strengthening creativity and fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were shy at the beginning of the year have especially connected with the new books and activities. Some feel more confident participating because they can relate to the bilingual stories and classroom discussions. Others have found comfort in the safety and character books, which have helped them feel more secure and positive about coming to school each day. Seeing my students excited to choose books, share ideas, and proudly create writing and art projects has been incredibly rewarding. These resources have helped create a warm classroom environment where students feel safe, valued, and eager to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1767202322661,"projectUrl":"project/launching-our-year-with-books-crafts-a/9658994/","projectTitle":"Launching Our Year with Books, Crafts, and Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chaverri Peuchen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3507427_orig.jpg?crop=848,848,x0,y155&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660095354415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3507427"},{"teacherId":5640106,"projectId":9967258,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Early Childhood Special Education classroom. Your kindness and support make a meaningful difference in the lives of my students each and every day. Because of your contribution, we are able to provide engaging materials, hands-on learning experiences, and resources that help create a safe, supportive, and joyful learning environment for our young learners.\r\n\r\nIn an early childhood special education classroom, every tool and resource plays an important role in helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Your donation helps us provide materials that support communication, sensory development, fine motor skills, and positive social interactions. These resources allow my students to learn through play, exploration, and meaningful experiences that build confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminds us that our community truly cares about the success of every child. Thank you for investing in my students and believing in their potential. Your support not only helps our classroom today, but it also creates lasting opportunities for growth and success for the future. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and partnership in helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1776292903617,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-needs-a-break/9967258/","projectTitle":"Everyone Needs a Break!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tasha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5640106_orig.jpg?crop=1007,1008,x72,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589516768905","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-sturgis"},{"teacherId":10005469,"projectId":9960519,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your wonderful generosity. My students have been so excited using the new instruments and music materials in our classroom. We use them almost every day now: singing, clapping rhythms, and learning together in ways that make everything feel more alive and joyful.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the children were absolutely thrilled. Their faces lit up as we opened each box, and they couldn't wait to try everything. Even my quieter students jumped right in, smiling and eager to participate. It truly felt like our classroom grew a little bigger and brighter that day.\r\n\r\nNow music time is one of our favorite parts of the day. The students are learning to listen carefully, work together, and express themselves with confidence. Thank you for helping make our classroom such a happy, creative place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1765861091362,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-music-and-joy-to-every-student/9960519/","projectTitle":"Bringing Music and Joy to Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gonzalez-Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10005469_orig.jpg?crop=5693,5693,x0,y948&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745530423095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10005469"},{"teacherId":6795378,"projectId":9674142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, Play & Learning Materials for Preschoolers with Special Needs. Because of your generosity, our classroom is now filled with new hands-on materials that support sensory exploration, early math and literacy skills, and imaginative play. My students are using items like the bead maze, shape sorter, and ball tower during daily center time to build fine motor skills and learn cause-and-effect through play. The magnetic letter boards have become favorites during small-group instruction, helping students practice attending skills, tracing, and early writing in an engaging, low-pressure way.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the excitement was immediate. Watching them smile, engage, and stay focused longer than usual has been incredibly rewarding. These materials have helped create a more inclusive learning environment where every child can participate at their own level.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these resources to support structured lessons and guided play, especially in areas like counting, pretend play, and social interaction. Items like the shopping cart play set and birthday cake are already helping students practice turn-taking, communication, and real-world skills through role play. Your support has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are so grateful for the meaningful learning experiences you have helped make possible.","fullyFundedDate":1767202323239,"projectUrl":"project/play-learning-materials-for-preschoole/9674142/","projectTitle":"Play & Learning Materials for Preschoolers with Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Qian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6795378_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588189481621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6795378"},{"teacherId":3507427,"projectId":9686292,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my Kindergarten dual-language classroom is now filled with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that support creativity, collaboration, and joyful discovery. The materials you provided are being used daily during learning centers, small-group instruction, and choice time. My students have been especially excited about building with the magnetic tiles, LEGO bricks, and Playstix, which allow them to explore patterns, shapes, balance, and problem-solving while naturally practicing language skills in both English and Spanish. The pencil boxes and notebooks have helped us stay organized and take pride in our materials, giving students a sense of responsibility and ownership over their learning.\r\nOne of our favorite moments was watching students use the magnetic tiles to build bridges and houses, then explain their creations to classmates using new vocabulary. The bingo wands have also become a favorite tool during math and science activities, helping students stay engaged while practicing counting, sorting, and early scientific exploration.\r\nThese resources have laid a strong foundation for our next learning steps. Students are now using the materials to connect science concepts from our book What Is Science? to real-world exploration, testing ideas, building models, and reflecting on their observations through drawings and writing. Thanks to you, my students feel inspired, confident, and excited to come to school each day. Your support has truly made a lasting impact on their learning journey, and I am deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762265341507,"projectUrl":"project/stem-explorers-hands-on-learning-throug/9686292/","projectTitle":"STEM Explorers: Hands-On Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chaverri Peuchen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3507427_orig.jpg?crop=848,848,x0,y155&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660095354415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3507427"},{"teacherId":3507427,"projectId":9443865,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my Kindergarten dual language classroom has become a more engaging, organized, and joyful place to learn. The Teachers Pay Teachers resources you helped provide are being used daily to support bilingual instruction in English and Spanish through interactive literacy, math, and social-emotional learning activities. These materials allow me to present concepts visually and hands-on, which is especially important for young learners who are developing language skills in two languages. The visual supports, anchor charts, and structured routines help students understand expectations, transitions, and academic content with confidence.\r\nMy students were especially excited when they began using the new bilingual activities and classroom visuals. They immediately gravitated toward the colorful, interactive resources and proudly recognized words, routines, and concepts in both languages. Several students who were initially hesitant to participate have become more engaged and independent, using visual cues and organized materials to guide their learning. The organization tools have also made a meaningful difference, creating a calm and predictable environment that supports focus, independence, and positive behavior.\r\nBecause of you, my classroom is a space where students feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn every day. Your generosity has given my students equitable access to high-quality, culturally responsive resources that honor their language and identities while building strong academic foundations. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them grow, connect, and thrive as bilingual learners.","fullyFundedDate":1758847657568,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-dual-language-tpt-boost-202520/9443865/","projectTitle":"Kinder Dual Language TPT Boost – 2025–2026 Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chaverri Peuchen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3507427_orig.jpg?crop=848,848,x0,y155&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660095354415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3507427"},{"teacherId":3507427,"projectId":9686579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. When my Kindergarten students were surprised with the treasure box filled with new rewards, their faces lit up with excitement and joy. They couldn't wait to explore the colorful items, and it immediately created a buzz of motivation and positive energy in our room. More importantly, they quickly understood that these treasures were connected to making good choices, showing kindness, and trying their best each day.\r\nWe are using these resources daily as part of our positive behavior system. Students earn rewards for demonstrating respect, responsibility, teamwork, and perseverance—whether it's helping a classmate, following routines, or working hard during lessons. These small incentives have made a big difference in helping students self-regulate and feel proud of their accomplishments.\r\nAs we continue our learning journey, we are focusing on building strong social-emotional skills alongside academic growth. The rewards help reinforce lessons on empathy, cooperation, and confidence, especially for my bilingual learners as their efforts are celebrated in both languages. Because of you, our classroom is a joyful, supportive place where students feel motivated to learn and succeed. Thank you for believing in my students and helping them shine brighter every day.","fullyFundedDate":1757270555951,"projectUrl":"project/shining-bright-rewards-for-positive-beh/9686579/","projectTitle":"Shining Bright: Rewards for Positive Behavior in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chaverri Peuchen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3507427_orig.jpg?crop=848,848,x0,y155&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660095354415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3507427"},{"teacherId":3507427,"projectId":9279855,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our kindergarten classroom has become an even more joyful and inclusive place to learn. When students first saw the new bilingual books and rolling cart, their excitement was immediate—eyes widened, smiles appeared, and many eagerly gathered around to explore the covers and illustrations. While my students are not yet reading independently, they are actively engaging in picture walks, retelling stories, and sharing their ideas about what they think the stories may be about by closely examining the pictures. They proudly explain characters, settings, and events to friends and teachers, which has sparked a strong interest and love for literature.\r\nThese resources are helping students build essential early literacy skills such as oral language development, vocabulary, comprehension, and storytelling in both Spanish and English. The bilingual library allows students to make connections between languages, compare stories, and feel proud seeing their home language represented in our classroom. The rolling file cart has also been incredibly helpful in keeping books organized and easily accessible, allowing students to independently choose books that capture their curiosity and imagination.\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these books to practice retelling stories, discussing illustrations, and building confidence as emerging bilingual learners. We are beginning to encourage students to share favorite books with peers, act out stories, and express their understanding through drawing and conversation. Your support has created a meaningful foundation for literacy, curiosity, and inclusion. Thank you for helping my students feel seen, valued, and excited to turn the pages—one picture at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1755740882479,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-building-bright-futures-in-e/9279855/","projectTitle":"\"Bilingual: Building Bright Futures in English & Spanish!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chaverri Peuchen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3507427_orig.jpg?crop=848,848,x0,y155&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660095354415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3507427"},{"teacherId":3507427,"projectId":9230873,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a richer, more vibrant bilingual learning space. The new Spanish and English books you provided are already helping my kindergarteners build essential early literacy skills—such as vocabulary development, letter-sound fluency, comprehension, and the confidence to \"read the pictures\" as they begin decoding more independently. Having these books in both languages allows us to introduce skills like identifying syllables, comparing story structures across languages, and building background knowledge that supports reading growth in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading happens everywhere—during literacy rotations, partner reading, quiet independent reading time, and even during Math class. With these new texts, students can choose books that connect to their interests, home languages, and personal experiences. The bilingual options have made reading time even more inclusive and exciting. Some children gravitate toward the Spanish versions of familiar stories, while others feel proud reading the English editions of books they recognize from home.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have already found \"favorite books\"—from the social-emotional stories to the bilingual picture books about Costa Rica, sea animals, and artists. One student who is just beginning to read in Spanish now asks to take a bilingual book to the carpet every morning. Another student who is learning English loves sharing pages with a friend and pointing out new sight words they recognize. These small but powerful moments are exactly why your support matters.\r\n\r\nThe new rolling file cart has also made it much easier to organize students' classwork and teacher resources by subject area. 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