{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ressie Jeffries Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":13.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10374891,"projectId":10438522,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations for our classroom. We are happy that we are able with your support to make learning fun. \r\n\r\nWe are working on five frames, ten frames, writing, recognizing and counting to 5. Through these donations we are able to create five frames in the floor and do hands on activities so there is lasting memories helping to learn during play. We also are creating activities like sorting and comparing numbers to five. \r\n\r\nThe clicker helps me not to have to run up to the front of the room every time I want to change the slides on the smart board and can be closer to the proximity of my students to help them as needed.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase markers are well used during small groups to keep our boards clean while writing numbers, letters, and words. We are still waiting on the delivery of other items but cannot wait to see what we can do with those materials as well. \r\n The clock will help my students to keep up with the schedule and learn how to tell time with a digital clock and the markers will be a fun addition to our craft activities.\r\n\r\nThank you again for the opportunity and support for our classroom supplies. God bless you.","fullyFundedDate":1789588622579,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-our-hands-on-learning/10438522/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Our Hands on Learning!","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":5677596,"projectId":10132006,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us fill our classroom library with new books! There is something special about watching a second grader discover a book they are genuinely excited to read. Since receiving our new books, my students have been eager to explore the new titles, share their favorites with friends, and, most importantly, read! These books have brought fresh excitement to our classroom library and have given my students more opportunities to find books that match their interests and keep them turning the pages.\r\n\r\nIn second grade, we are working hard to build strong, confident readers. Reading is a huge part of our day, from whole-group lessons and small groups to independent reading and opportunities to simply enjoy a good book. These new books allow my students to practice important skills like fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and making connections while reading books they actually want to pick up. Having a wider variety of engaging choices is especially meaningful for my developing and reluctant readers because finding the right book can be the spark that helps a child begin to see themselves as a reader.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping us build a classroom where reading is something to be excited about. Every new book represents another opportunity for a child to discover a favorite character, learn something new, laugh, wonder, and grow as a reader. We are incredibly grateful that you helped us keep turning pages and building readers!","fullyFundedDate":1778000697108,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-and-building-readers-new/10132006/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages and Building Readers: New Books for Our Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5677596_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741099082709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5677596"},{"teacherId":5677596,"projectId":10480008,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing color to our classroom! Having our own color printer has already made such a difference in the way I am able to create materials for my second graders. I can now quickly print colorful visual supports, reading and phonics activities, math resources, center materials, and other learning tools right in our classroom. Color may seem like a small thing, but for young learners, it helps make directions clearer, important information stand out, and learning materials much more engaging and inviting.\r\n\r\nOne of the things I love most is being able to create materials that meet the individual needs of my students. Whether a student benefits from a colorful visual reminder, differentiated practice, a hands-on activity, or an exciting new resource for one of our lessons, I can now make it happen without having to worry about access to color printing. My students get so excited when they see new materials printed and ready for them, and that excitement carries right into their learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given us a resource we will use every single day and for years to come. You didn't simply give our classroom a printer—you gave me another way to make learning accessible, meaningful, and exciting for my students. Thank you for investing in my second graders and helping us bring learning to life, one colorful page at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1787181567822,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-one-colorful/10480008/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life, One Colorful Page at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5677596_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741099082709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5677596"},{"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. 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