{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ressie Jeffries Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":13.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6505539,"projectId":10167374,"letterContent":"Thank you for making such a wonderful difference in our second-grade classroom! Because of your generosity, our classroom library has become a more organized, inviting, and exciting place for my students to explore books.\r\n\r\nThe new book bins have made it much easier for students to find books that interest them and independently return them to the correct place. Our rotating bookshelf has made browsing for books even more exciting and has given us a way to display more books while making the most of our classroom space. Students love spinning the shelf and discovering a new book to read!\r\n\r\nThese materials have helped my students take greater ownership of our classroom library while building independence and responsibility. Most importantly, they have helped create excitement around reading. There is nothing better than watching a child find a book that catches their attention and immediately want to start reading.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided much more than book storage. You have helped us create a classroom where books are accessible, reading is celebrated, and students are encouraged to become lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom environment where they can learn, grow, and develop a love of reading. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1782762148988,"projectUrl":"project/building-an-organized-exciting-library/10167374/","projectTitle":"Building an Organized & Exciting Library for 2nd Grade Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6505539_orig.jpg?crop=537,537,x403,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619575695930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6505539"},{"teacherId":6505539,"projectId":10100176,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our 2nd grade classroom a more organized, comfortable, and encouraging place to learn. Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nThe storage trays and 10-drawer carts are helping us keep our materials organized and easy for students to access, which encourages independence and gives us more time for learning. The humidifier helps make our classroom more comfortable, and our motivational neon sign adds such a special touch to our room. It serves as a bright reminder to my students that they are capable of doing amazing things.\r\n\r\nMore than anything, these items have helped create a classroom that feels welcoming and cared for. My students spend so much of their day in our classroom, and I want it to be a place where they feel happy, supported, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and believing in the importance of their learning environment. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1772633515617,"projectUrl":"project/a-bright-organized-classroom-that-inspi/10100176/","projectTitle":"A Bright, Organized Classroom That Inspires 2nd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6505539_orig.jpg?crop=537,537,x403,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619575695930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6505539"},{"teacherId":10374891,"projectId":10154747,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited when we were able to unbox this latest project. The students are working on digraphs and blends, we now have books to read to help them to understand that concept better than just seeing them in actual books instead of anchor charts.\r\nThe Junie B Jones books have been used every afternoon, the students enjoy our D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) time. They get so excited to see what the next book is they get to listen to.\r\n\r\nToday the excitement soared when another set of books arrived just in time for community helpers week. \r\nI love the excitement they have with the love of books just like myself.","fullyFundedDate":1773855478437,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-read-and-to-love-reading/10154747/","projectTitle":"Learning to Read and to Love Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blakely","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10374891_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765509626923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10374891"},{"teacherId":10374891,"projectId":9956348,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the snacks and craft materials that were provided for my students. They have benefited immensely from the wonderful generosity and support given to my students. They have been enjoying the snacks provided, when asked their favorite they say all of it. They have a snack every afternoon and I feel blessed to know that they will not go home hungry and by having something they enjoy and like it helps to make sure of that. \r\nThe craft materials, we have enjoyed so much, this week is read across America. We have created the Cat in the Hat Hat, Thing one and Thing 2 and the hot air balloon for Oh the Places you go. We will be creating wacky Craft and Green Eggs and Ham craft yet this week. We have many more crafts coming up in the next couple of months. \r\nThe stem toys have come in handy with the children for indoor recess, center time and working on their fine motor skills.","fullyFundedDate":1769178296071,"projectUrl":"project/craftslearning-fun-and-snacks/9956348/","projectTitle":"Crafts,Learning Fun and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blakely","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10374891_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765509626923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10374891"},{"teacherId":10353557,"projectId":9904005,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our projects. We desperately needed some indoor activities for inclement weather or wet playground conditions. The new items have been so useful in helping make recess fun when we are stuck inside. The magnetic tiles have been very popular and the kids are really build some great things with them. The kids also have loved the big blocks for building tall towers. They have been able to be more creative with their play. \r\nWe are still learning how to use the bard games but Pretty Pretty Princess has been the class favorite.","fullyFundedDate":1764789147448,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-fun/9904005/","projectTitle":"Indoor Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Farmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10353557_orig.jpg?crop=828,827,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763574156145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10353557"},{"teacherId":10353557,"projectId":9955121,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. We were able to get things better organized with part of the order. We were also able to set up a nice book nook area for the kids to read and relax during the day. It has been a very loved addition to our classroom!\r\nThe pompoms we asked for have been great for projects and other crafts in our room. The kids really love the hands-on learning activities. We wanted to instill a love and learning and discovery and with your help we are accomplishing it!\r\nThe sensory toys have been a great help four our kids that just need a minute to refocus and get recenter themselves to continue learning.","fullyFundedDate":1766168093057,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-fun/9955121/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Farmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10353557_orig.jpg?crop=828,827,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763574156145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10353557"},{"teacherId":10353557,"projectId":9903566,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation! It was very appreciated and allowed us to do some fun crafts with our kids while getting the room more organized.\r\nWe used the water color paints for few different projects. During December we used them to paint Christmas trees. Recently we used it for a fun project the kids, staff, and parents all enjoyed. We bought canvases and had the kids paint along to a simple Bob Ross video.\r\nWe have incorporated the musical instrument into different activities during carpet time. And used the bells for our school wide Christmas sign along.","fullyFundedDate":1764789147860,"projectUrl":"project/making-kindergarten-magical/9903566/","projectTitle":"Making Kindergarten Magical","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Farmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10353557_orig.jpg?crop=828,827,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763574156145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10353557"},{"teacherId":10374891,"projectId":9945646,"letterContent":"We have prepared our classroom with the new materials that were helped by you. We have the new carpet that we stay on a lot through the day. The drawers are being used to hold pencil boxes, whiteboards, and work we are doing throughout the week. Our cubbies are working wonderfully to keep our backpacks, coats and other personal items in order where it makes our classroom look nice and clean. It is allowing our space to look more child friendly and more comfortable than previously. We just want to thank you again for the blessing and support you gave us to improve our classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1765321667690,"projectUrl":"project/materials-to-learn-love-and-grow/9945646/","projectTitle":"Materials to Learn, Love and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blakely","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10374891_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765509626923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10374891"},{"teacherId":9967855,"projectId":9408597,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has beautiful new storage cubbies—and they've already made such a positive difference! Each student now has their own space to store personal belongings, supplies, and books. The change has been amazing! Our mornings are smoother, transitions are faster, and the classroom feels much more organized and welcoming.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching students' faces light up when they saw the cubbies for the first time. There were gasps and smiles all around, and many asked excitedly, \"We each get our own?\" It was heartwarming to see how something as simple as personal storage could help foster a sense of ownership and belonging in our classroom.\r\n\r\nNow that everything has a home, my students are better able to focus on learning instead of managing clutter. We're already seeing the benefits as we begin our next classroom projects—students can easily find materials for reading groups, art activities, and science explorations. The cubbies have not only helped us stay organized, but they've also taught valuable lessons about responsibility and respect for shared spaces.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping create a more organized and joyful learning environment. Your kindness continues to make a lasting impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1753293315638,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-us-get-organized/9408597/","projectTitle":"Please Help Us Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9967855_orig.png?crop=161,161,x0,y31&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749661796804","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967855"},{"teacherId":5231820,"projectId":9475742,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom project of \"just one more table\". The students in our classroom love collaborating and working together to make learning fun and memorable. Having tables in our classroom has made the community of our classroom stronger and has encouraged our students to want to work and collaborate together. \r\n\r\nCollaborating and working together has been a breeze with tables. Classroom tables allow for students to easily access materials and make project based learning fun! No more finding the best spot in the room, the tables provide limitless possibilities. \r\n\r\nOur class will forever be grateful to the donors who made the vision of my classroom come to life.","fullyFundedDate":1753293315658,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-tables-round-2-just-one-more/9475742/","projectTitle":"Classroom Tables: Round 2 Just One More Table Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ryan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5231820_orig.jpg?crop=1223,1223,x16,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709829245217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5231820"},{"teacherId":6505539,"projectId":9368363,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing our classroom with a brand-new whiteboard! This simple yet powerful tool has already transformed the way I teach and the way my students learn—making every lesson more vibrant and interactive.\r\n\r\nOur whiteboard has quickly become the heart of our classroom. It helps me clearly illustrate concepts while inviting students to dive right in with real-time problem-solving, brainstorming, and collaboration. I love how it sparks excitement and keeps everyone engaged. Plus, I can now post our daily schedule where everyone can see it, along with our weekly science and social studies vocabulary—helping students stay organized and focused throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly created a more dynamic and inspiring learning space. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in us and helping us grow!","fullyFundedDate":1748628142015,"projectUrl":"project/transform-our-classroom-with-a-large-whi/9368363/","projectTitle":"Transform Our Classroom With a Large Whiteboard!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6505539_orig.jpg?crop=537,537,x403,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619575695930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6505539"},{"teacherId":6505539,"projectId":9293065,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Thanks to your kindness, we now have much-needed supplies, including colored paper, folders, menu covers, headphones, dry-erase markers, and sheet protectors.\r\n\r\nThe colored paper has helped students identify important papers being sent home and has been used for classroom projects that bring learning alive. The markers are always a needed supply when working with students — caps go missing and markers dry out, and sometimes they just walk away from us.\r\n\r\nThe folders and menu covers are helping us stay organized and making it easier for students to manage their assignments and materials independently. We have used some folders to help keep our desks more organized, and we use the menu covers as dry-erase sleeves to complete our morning work each day. We also have a sound and letter chart that we refer to inside our menu covers. This has boosted students' responsibility in handling classroom tasks.\r\n\r\nHaving extra headphones on hand in case a pair breaks has been a lifesaver! Kids can be rough, and being able to hand them an extra pair in a pinch has helped keep our classroom running smoothly and efficiently.\r\n\r\nFinally, the sheet protectors are perfect for preserving important handouts and allowing students to practice skills repeatedly without wasting paper. It's a simple tool that has made a big impact on both learning and sustainability.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to us. Because of your generosity, our classroom is a brighter, more organized, and more engaging place to learn. 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