{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jacox Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9856331,"projectId":9419065,"letterContent":"When our new classroom resources arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled! The excitement was contagious as we opened each box and discovered colorful stampers, stickers, and new nap mats. The seasonal stamp pads and sticker sets have brought so much creativity and joy to our arts and crafts center. Students love using the fall and holiday-themed stamps to create cards, decorate journals, and add fun details to their artwork. These materials have encouraged self-expression, fine motor skill development, and collaboration as students share ideas and work together on group projects. The teacher motivation stamps have also added an extra spark of excitement during lessons — students are so proud to earn a cheerful stamp on their work!\r\n\r\nThe new nap mats have been an incredible addition to our classroom routine. They provide each student with their own clean, comfortable space to rest and recharge during quiet time. Having individual mats helps maintain a calm and organized environment while giving students the opportunity to relax and reset for the rest of the day. Well-rested students are more focused, cooperative, and ready to learn after their break. The nap mats have truly helped improve both our classroom atmosphere and daily schedule.\r\n\r\nWe have also enjoyed using the Bedwina sports balls during outdoor play and indoor movement breaks. These colorful, kid-sized balls promote teamwork, hand-eye coordination, and physical fitness. The students love taking turns with the football, soccer ball, and playground balls, and we've even created simple games to build cooperation and communication skills. Looking ahead, we plan to use the stampers and stickers to make seasonal crafts throughout the school year, while the nap mats and sports balls will continue to support our students' physical and emotional well-being every day. We are deeply grateful for your generosity — your support has filled our classroom with creativity, comfort, and joy!","fullyFundedDate":1754842464775,"projectUrl":"project/support-a-safe-restful-creative-start/9419065/","projectTitle":"Support a Safe, Restful, Creative Start for Preschool Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carole M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9856331"},{"teacherId":9406925,"projectId":9289675,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our preschool classroom now has brand-new nap mats that are used daily during our scheduled rest and nap time. These mats have made a noticeable difference in the comfort and routine of our students. When the mats first arrived, the children were thrilled. Many of them immediately laid down with big smiles, excited to have their very own cozy spot to rest. It was clear from the beginning that this gift would be well-loved and well-used.\r\n\r\nThe mats provide a clean, soft, and consistent space for each child to relax. Having a dedicated rest area helps the children transition more smoothly into nap time, and we've noticed that they fall asleep more easily and wake up more refreshed. This has improved their mood, focus, and participation in afternoon activities. Calm, well-rested children are better able to learn, interact kindly with others, and enjoy their day.\r\n\r\nBeyond physical comfort, the mats offer emotional benefits as well. Young children thrive on consistency, and having a familiar, comfortable space each day helps them feel safe and secure. As we begin our \"Healthy Habits\" unit, these mats are also helping us teach the value of rest as part of a healthy daily routine. Your support has truly made a lasting impact—thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746786955039,"projectUrl":"project/zzz-i-can-hear-you-sleeping/9289675/","projectTitle":"ZZZ... I can Hear You Sleeping!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9406925_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706635379465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9406925"},{"teacherId":5406650,"projectId":9579738,"letterContent":"I can't wait to bring this project to life again! It's one of my favorite projects to get funded! I wasn't able to get it funded last year so it's even more exciting for me to get it going again! The students I have been able to do this for always LOVE their birthday because they know they are getting a birthday cake from their teacher. \r\n\r\nI have gotten so much positive feedback from parents about it as well! It's another great way to make sure that the community is strong between schools and grown ups at home. Thank you so much for helping to bring this project to life!","fullyFundedDate":1756990569078,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-should-be-celebrated/9579738/","projectTitle":"Every Child Should Be Celebrated!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5406650_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526587888061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbs-bumblebees"},{"teacherId":5406650,"projectId":9331061,"letterContent":"When kids come to school, they should only worry about learning. This project means so much to these kids without them even know it because they do not have to worry about having pencils and crayons to be successful. These supplies are provided for them and that means so much!\r\n\r\nHaving laminating sheets means we can have resources for them to use over and over again. I was able to put together homework help binders for them that had alphabet sheets and other materials that help them with their homework. All of those things were possible thanks to your support! Thank you so much starting our year off great!","fullyFundedDate":1752111848515,"projectUrl":"project/a-great-start/9331061/","projectTitle":"A Great Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5406650_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526587888061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbs-bumblebees"},{"teacherId":8664031,"projectId":9217155,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials needed for naptime. We, my class, would not know what we would do if we were not granted these new mats. The mats we had were old and were falling apart, no students should have to sleep on them. Nap is an important element in pre-k because it improves alertness, mood, memory, and learning. If the child was not getting enough sleep it may have led to unhealthy development and unhealthy mental growth. So I would like to say again from my students and their parents, the para, and me Thank You So Much!","fullyFundedDate":1746786944640,"projectUrl":"project/nap-time/9217155/","projectTitle":"Nap Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goode","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8664031_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752786899447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8664031"},{"teacherId":5406650,"projectId":9340270,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us to correctly! Having the supplies we need to be successful means so much! So many students at our school do not have the ability to get basic supplies. No child should have to worry about not having the supplies to be successful in school. \r\n\r\nYou supporting us means the world. It means that students can just worry about their academics like it should be! My students and I are so grateful for your generosity and support! Our year is off to an amazing start because of it!","fullyFundedDate":1754842462962,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics/9340270/","projectTitle":"Back To Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5406650_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526587888061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbs-bumblebees"},{"teacherId":3458345,"projectId":9351967,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! your donation is very much appreciated. The wipes will be used to keep things germ free. Lysol Wipes can be used to quickly rinse eating and food preparation surfaces. Wipes are useful for cleaning all kinds of devices that collect germs, microbes and dirt. For example, use to clean Smartboard remote, computer keyboards and phones at your school. The paper towels are helpful for those quick clean ups. Paper towels are effective for wiping down surfaces, cleaning up spills (water, juice, food), and maintaining a more sanitary environment, especially in areas like art tables or snack areas. They will also be used for drying hands after washing, which is more hygienic than air dryers. Thank you so much it means so much to me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1754842464916,"projectUrl":"project/a-wipe-a-day-keeps-the-germs-away/9351967/","projectTitle":"A Wipe a Day Keeps the Germs Away!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Threatt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3458345_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455330368784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3458345"},{"teacherId":5406650,"projectId":9135087,"letterContent":"My student's took such pride in being able to plant their own plants and take them home! This project is such a great annual project we have done and a great way to keep learning hands on!\r\n\r\nStudent's take ownership and they were the ones that made sure the plants were watered and sunlight everyday. Thank you so much for helping to bring our science lessons to life! It has more meaning to the students if they are involved in the learning versus listening to me talk all the time. Your support is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1746489252975,"projectUrl":"project/planting-seeds-of-love/9135087/","projectTitle":"Planting Seeds of Love","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5406650_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526587888061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbs-bumblebees"},{"teacherId":3385537,"projectId":9066882,"letterContent":"I try not to use a great deal of paper or have my students do busy work using paper. However, I do create quite a few file folder games for math and reading. We are limited to how much paper we get, so this can be costly when buying it ourselves. Your contribution made it possible for the kids to have additional remediation using file folder games. In addtion, 5th grade takes writing SOLs, and we did an awful lot of writing practice last year and the extra paper helped make that happen. Using plain paper instead of lined paper, did help prepare them for typing on the computer where they have no lines. Again, thank you for your dedication to all teachers and for helping me, my team, and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1738201872074,"projectUrl":"project/help-keep-the-pages-turning-donate-copy/9066882/","projectTitle":"Help Keep the Pages Turning: Donate Copy Paper","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pforr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3385537_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657581241763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3385537"},{"teacherId":3385537,"projectId":8165572,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness and providing my students with some great and fun reading material. They were so engaged and curious throughout the entire book. After we finished, they were begging for more. A few of them even went as far to ask our school librarian if they could do an escape sleepover in our school library. Of course, that did not happen. Instead, they created individual slideshows to demonstrate what the book was about and gave it an honest review. What a great way to end a reading project! Thank you again from all of us!","fullyFundedDate":1706035199510,"projectUrl":"project/books-a-passport-to-adventure/8165572/","projectTitle":"Books, a Passport to Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pforr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3385537_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657581241763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3385537"},{"teacherId":3385537,"projectId":9109074,"letterContent":"My apologies for being late with our appreciation. My students were so engaged in the reading of Buck and they dealt with many different emotions. I had even asked at one point if they wanted to stop reading due to the harsh reality Buck endured, but they were determined to learn Bucks fate. A couple of students even connected to how they were abused or disciplined at home (an unfortunate reality). This is one story that I am sure they will remember for years to come. Maybe, just maybe, it provided some with hope that there are opportunities for escape from their harsh realities. Thank you for providing us with this classic.","fullyFundedDate":1740163335565,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-a-readers-journey/9109074/","projectTitle":"Fuel A Reader's Journey!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pforr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3385537_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657581241763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3385537"},{"teacherId":9856331,"projectId":9238260,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of Be You books, bubbles, and laminating paper for my preschool students! These thoughtful end-of-year gifts brought so much joy to our classroom and made each child feel special and celebrated. Be You is a beautifully written book that encourages children to embrace their individuality, take pride in their identity, and feel confident about who they are becoming. These social-emotional lessons are especially meaningful for young learners, particularly as they get ready to transition to kindergarten.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is interactive, joyful, and an important part of our daily routine. We use read-alouds to build vocabulary, introduce new ideas, and connect stories to our students' experiences. While reading Be You, the students eagerly shared their own stories—one child said, \"I was brave when I tried the big slide!\" and another added, \"I like who I am.\" These meaningful discussions help build confidence, empathy, and early literacy skills in a way that's both fun and developmentally appropriate.\r\n\r\nThe bubbles added a wonderful touch of playfulness and celebration, making the last week of school even more memorable for our students. The laminating paper made it possible to preserve our \"Moving On Up\" certificates and each child's special end-of-year craft. These keepsakes meant so much to the children and their families, serving as a reminder of all they learned and accomplished throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a joyful, reflective end to our school year possible. 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