{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Miles Jones Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9922935,"projectId":10307486,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my kindergarten classroom by providing my students with jumbo crayons, swirl crayons, glitter crayons, and pastel crayons! Your generosity is helping bring more color, creativity, and excitement into our classroom. These crayons may seem like a simple classroom supply, but for kindergarten students, having a variety of crayons gives them opportunities to express themselves, explore their creativity, and engage with learning in fun and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nMy kindergarten students love to create! Coloring and drawing are not only enjoyable activities for young children, but they are also important parts of their development. As students color, draw, and create, they are strengthening the fine motor skills they need for handwriting, cutting, and other classroom tasks. They are also practicing how to hold and control a writing tool, stay within boundaries, make intentional marks, and use different colors to communicate their ideas.\r\n\r\nThe jumbo crayons will be especially helpful for my young learners who are still developing their fine motor skills. Their larger size makes them easier for little hands to grip and control while students practice coloring and drawing. This can help build confidence for students who may find traditional crayons difficult to hold or manipulate.\r\n\r\nThe swirl, glitter, and pastel crayons will add an extra element of excitement to our classroom activities. Kindergarten students are naturally curious and love having opportunities to make their work unique. Being able to choose from different colors and special crayon designs can make an ordinary assignment feel like something special. Whether students are illustrating a story, completing a writing activity, creating a self-portrait, working on a seasonal project, or simply having an opportunity for creative expression, these crayons will help make the experience more engaging.\r\nWe will also use our crayons to support learning across different subjects. Students can use color to demonstrate their understanding in literacy, math, science, and social studies activities. For example, they may color pictures connected to a story, create patterns during math, illustrate something they learned in science, or draw pictures to accompany their writing. These materials allow me to incorporate creativity into academic learning while giving students opportunities to show what they know in different ways.","fullyFundedDate":1785260838743,"projectUrl":"project/crayon-tastic-start-to-the-new-year/10307486/","projectTitle":"Crayon-tastic Start to the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nesbitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9922935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748133981741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922935"},{"teacherId":9922935,"projectId":10413959,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my kindergarten classroom by providing us with copy paper! Your generosity means more than you may realize. Copy paper is one of those classroom supplies that we use constantly throughout the school day, and having an adequate supply allows me to provide my students with the learning materials, activities, and resources they need without having to worry about running out. Your donation is helping make sure that my kindergarteners have access to meaningful learning opportunities every single day.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, so much of our learning happens through hands-on practice, repetition, and opportunities to show what we know. Copy paper allows me to create and provide students with activities that support their academic growth across all subject areas. We use paper for literacy activities, phonics practice, handwriting, math work, writing, assessments, coloring, crafts, and many other learning experiences. Something as simple as a piece of paper can become a place where a student writes their first sentence, practices forming a new letter, solves a math problem, draws a picture to demonstrate understanding, or proudly shares something they have learned.\r\n\r\nOur literacy instruction especially requires many opportunities for students to practice the skills they are learning. As my students work on letter sounds, phonemic awareness, phonics, handwriting, and early reading skills, having paper available allows me to create differentiated activities based on each student's individual needs. I can provide additional practice for students who need extra support while also creating opportunities for students who are ready for a challenge. This flexibility is incredibly valuable in a kindergarten classroom where students enter school with many different experiences and levels of readiness.\r\n\r\nCopy paper is also essential for classroom communication and organization. I use it to create learning materials, visual supports, classroom activities, parent communication, and resources that help our classroom run smoothly. Having these supplies readily available means I can spend more time focusing on teaching my students and less time worrying about whether I have enough materials for the next lesson.\r\n\r\nFor my kindergarteners, our classroom is more than just a place where they learn their letters, sounds, numbers, and how to read. It is a place where they are building confidence, discovering new interests, learning how to work with others, and developing a love for learning. Your donation helps me create a classroom where students have the materials they need to participate, practice, create, and succeed.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I am incredibly grateful for people who recognize the importance of supporting students and educators. Your generosity helps provide resources that directly impact my students' everyday learning experiences. It reminds me that there are people in our community who believe in our children and want to see them succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1785523036735,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-paper/10413959/","projectTitle":"The Power of Paper","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nesbitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9922935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748133981741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922935"},{"teacherId":9922935,"projectId":10406922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my kindergarten classroom by providing us with much-needed cleaning supplies, including Clorox wipes, Lysol spray, and a Swiffer! Your generosity means so much to me and my students. These supplies may seem like simple classroom necessities, but they make a huge difference in helping us maintain a clean, healthy, and welcoming learning environment for our students each day.\r\n\r\nKindergarten classrooms can get messy very quickly! My students are constantly learning, creating, exploring, eating snacks, using classroom materials, and working together. With so many little hands touching tables, chairs, shelves, learning materials, and other classroom surfaces throughout the day, having access to cleaning supplies is extremely important. The Clorox wipes will allow us to regularly clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces throughout our classroom. They will be especially helpful after activities, small-group instruction, snack time, and other times when our students are sharing materials and working closely together.\r\n\r\nThe Lysol spray will also be an important resource for keeping our classroom fresh and clean. Being able to regularly clean classroom surfaces and areas helps create a more comfortable environment for my students and helps us stay prepared throughout the school day. When our classroom is clean and organized, my students are able to focus more easily on learning instead of distractions caused by messes and clutter.\r\n\r\nThe Swiffer will be especially helpful for keeping our classroom floors clean. With kindergarten students coming in and out of the classroom, eating snacks, using art supplies, playing at centers, and participating in hands-on activities, our floors see a lot of action! Having a Swiffer available will make it much easier for me to quickly clean up spills, crumbs, dirt, and everyday messes. It will help me keep our classroom looking and feeling like the clean, welcoming space that my students deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1785260838477,"projectUrl":"project/from-messy-to-clean/10406922/","projectTitle":"From Messy to Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nesbitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9922935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748133981741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922935"},{"teacherId":9922935,"projectId":10324640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom by providing a classroom security shade and whiteboard materials! I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and for choosing to support my kindergarten students. Your donation is providing resources that will make a meaningful difference in both our daily learning and our classroom safety.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboard materials will be used every day during our UFLI core literacy block. UFLI is an important part of our kindergarten reading instruction, and my students need many opportunities to practice the skills they are learning. Having individual whiteboards and the necessary materials allows students to actively participate in lessons instead of simply watching or listening. They can practice writing letters and sounds, blending sounds together, spelling words, and demonstrating their understanding in real time.\r\n\r\nThese materials will also allow me to quickly see what each student knows and where they may need additional support. Instead of waiting for a worksheet or formal assessment, I can look around the classroom and immediately see who understands the skill and who may need more practice. For kindergarten students, being able to physically write, erase, try again, and participate throughout the lesson is such an important part of learning. These whiteboards will help make our literacy instruction more interactive, engaging, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe classroom security shade is another incredibly important resource. As a teacher, one of my greatest responsibilities is making sure my students are safe. While we hope that we never experience an emergency situation, schools must be prepared for unexpected circumstances. Our security shade will allow us to better secure our classroom during safety drills and if an emergency situation occurs. Having this resource available will provide an additional layer of protection and help me feel more prepared to keep my students safe when it matters most.","fullyFundedDate":1785179017377,"projectUrl":"project/security-and-whiteboard-materials-101/10324640/","projectTitle":"Security and Whiteboard Materials 101","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nesbitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9922935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748133981741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922935"},{"teacherId":9922935,"projectId":10316451,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the upgraded calm down corner things! My students are absolutely obsessed with the emotion friends blocks and the emotion blocks. They take the emotion friend blocks everywhere and even use them during play with magnatiles. The emotion chart has been a great way for students to explain how they are feeling and how they can communicate what is happening. My students are excited to continue to explore the other calm down corner materials as well! Thank you so much for the support and giving me an awesome community!","fullyFundedDate":1785194192376,"projectUrl":"project/upgraded-calming-area/10316451/","projectTitle":"Upgraded Calming Area","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nesbitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9922935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748133981741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922935"},{"teacherId":9922935,"projectId":10313305,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the jumping into Kindergarten books! My students were so excited to get their own book filled with learning how to go to Kindergarten and what school is! My students were so excited that they got their own copy to keep forever! Thank you so much for the pencil desk holders. These will be very much used on our tables in our classroom! Students will never loose a pencil again due to these and I am very thankful for the support. We are still waiting on our pencil sharpener but when that comes it will be a lifesaver that will automatically sharpen pencils without needing to be plugged in!","fullyFundedDate":1783782630347,"projectUrl":"project/starting-off-kindergarten-right/10313305/","projectTitle":"Starting Off Kindergarten Right","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nesbitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9922935_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748133981741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922935"},{"teacherId":5846868,"projectId":10265333,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to the generous donors who supported our classroom! Your kindness and generosity mean so much to me and, most importantly, to my students. Every donation helps provide meaningful learning experiences and resources that our students may not otherwise have access to. This is especially helpful for music exploration and having students be creative on their own. \r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students can learn, create, explore, and build confidence in the classroom. Your generosity reminds them that their education matters and that people in their community believe in their potential. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and their future. Thank you for helping make our classroom a more engaging, exciting, and welcoming place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1786541687762,"projectUrl":"project/music-making-games/10265333/","projectTitle":"Music Making Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cunningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5846868_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787319369867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cunninghammusic"},{"teacherId":4533171,"projectId":10285490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the calm coloring supplies for our art room. These materials created a peaceful and creative space where my students could slow down, relax, and enjoy making art.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely loved using them! It was wonderful to watch them choose their designs, focus on their coloring, and simply enjoy a calm moment during their busy school day.\r\n\r\nThank you for loving and supporting my students through your generosity. Knowing that someone cared enough to provide something special just for them means more than you know. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for helping make our art room a joyful and welcoming place. ❤️🎨","fullyFundedDate":1779016108382,"projectUrl":"project/calm-coloring/10285490/","projectTitle":"Calm Coloring","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deyoung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4533171_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637628546124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4533171"},{"teacherId":4533171,"projectId":10274815,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our End-of-the-Year Art Refresh! Your generosity provided our students with fresh art supplies and materials when we needed them most.\r\n\r\nThe kids truly enjoyed using the new supplies! It brought so much excitement and joy to our art room and gave them a fun and creative way to finish out the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our young artists and helping make their final days of art class special. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nA Very Thankful Art Teacher & Her Young Artists 🎨❤️","fullyFundedDate":1778598739252,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-the-year-art-refresh/10274815/","projectTitle":"End of the year Art refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deyoung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4533171_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637628546124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4533171"},{"teacherId":10255968,"projectId":10091805,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our school library! Your donations provided a much-needed restock for our library prize bin. These items are given directly to students as incentives for appropriate behavior, rewards for excellent academic achievement, and prizes for library-themed games. \r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled to see a restocked treasure bin after it was depleted at the beginning of last school year. The scratch and sniff stickers were a huge hit! Thank you for bringing joy and excitement to my students. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1772633509720,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-galore-prize-bin-restock-for-our/10091805/","projectTitle":"Prizes Galore: Prize Bin Restock for Our Media Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10255968_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757728029251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/milesjoneslibrary"},{"teacherId":10255968,"projectId":10299880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our school library project! Your donations purchased many exciting things for our space, including new lamps, LED lights, and more. \r\n\r\nOur library's lighting can often feel harsh and uninviting to students, especially students with disabilities. With your generous donations, we were able to receive enough supplies to reduce the use of overhead lighting during regular library lessons. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing these exciting updates to our space. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1781092544046,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-our-library-shine/10299880/","projectTitle":"Help Make Our Library Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10255968_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757728029251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/milesjoneslibrary"},{"teacherId":10255968,"projectId":10011830,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with an extra calming space in our school library! Your donations directly impacted underserved students in our school and allowed them a place to relax when times are rough. \r\n\r\nThe crash pad and the blankets purchased using your donations allowed students to cozy up with a book, catch a quick nap, or regulate their emotions in the library. Creating these spaces in our school increases student moral, boosts confidence, and improves student outcomes, both academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1772633510824,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-corner-a-peaceful-space/10011830/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm Corner: A Peaceful Space for Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10255968_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757728029251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/milesjoneslibrary"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_97617","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":529,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":53,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":60.7,"schoolId":97617,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Miles Jones Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Miles Jones Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/richmond-public-school-dist/miles-jones-elementary-school/97617"}