{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"John Muir Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1088512,"projectId":9650428,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that allowed us to purchase our new classroom rug. The students are absolutely delighted with it! The clearly marked circles give each child a comfortable personal space and help them understand boundaries in a positive, visual way. Already, we are seeing calmer transitions, better focus during lessons, and fewer disagreements about seating.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a meaningful difference in our daily routine and in the children's ability to learn, grow, and feel safe. We are truly grateful for your support and for believing in the importance of early childhood education.","fullyFundedDate":1756522077818,"projectUrl":"project/calming-colors-for-a-calm-classroom/9650428/","projectTitle":"Calming Colors for a Calm Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dayna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1088512_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703177485916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1088512"},{"teacherId":8042396,"projectId":9391827,"letterContent":"How are you and your students using the new resources?\r\n\r\nOur fourth graders are using the new voice recorders every day! Students record themselves reading and listen back to improve accuracy, pacing, and expression—the key elements of fluent reading. They also record short book-recommendation podcasts to share with classmates, giving every student a platform to express themselves and spark excitement about books.\r\n\r\nThe recorders have also become a powerful support tool. Multilingual learners and students receiving special-education services use them to hear verbal directions, break assignments into steps, and replay reminders whenever they need. This simple access point has built confidence, reduced frustration, and encouraged independence for all learners.\r\n\r\nWe've even started using the recorders during group work so students can capture their thinking, share ideas in their home language, and reflect on their learning. The classroom buzzes with energy—students are happy, proud, and excited to hear their own voices contribute to our community of learners.\r\n\r\nWhen the recorders arrived, the students could hardly wait to try them. Within minutes, they were recording read-alouds, jokes, and morning-meeting messages. Many said, \"I sound like a YouTuber!\" or \"I want to record more!\" Their enthusiasm quickly turned into purposeful learning as they realized how much their fluency improved when they listened to themselves.\r\n\r\nNext, students will use the recorders to create audio reflections for their science and social-studies projects—sharing what they've learned in both English and their home languages. We're also planning a \"Room 19 Listening Library,\" where peers and families can listen to each student's stories and book talks. These next steps continue our goal of helping every child feel seen, heard, and empowered in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1748926755028,"projectUrl":"project/hear-me-learn-amplifying-student-voices/9391827/","projectTitle":"Hear Me Learn: Amplifying Student Voices for Success and Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schueler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8042396"},{"teacherId":3557132,"projectId":9240075,"letterContent":"These items are wonderful! I've already been using the animal pop out letters in the hall display to draw attention to our new books. The youngest students are attracted to the animal on the letter and then they try to sound out the word. So cute...\r\nAs expected, Rubik's cube & chess/checkers sets are a total hit. Students deemed the checkers/chess sets 'very fancy' and are taking good care of them. The fact they they are taking responsibility for this is a win in my book. \r\nThe Rubik's cubes are amazing in that not only are students fascinated by the bright colors trying to solve it, but they are so quiet! I can tell the level of intensity by how quiet they are when they pull out the bin. Sorry, but I do chuckle at this, inwardly.\r\nAgain, I know these might seem like small things, but whatever I can do to get students to love our library, is heartwarming for me. The hope is that their love for libraries will grow and sustain them throughout good times and bad. We all need a safe space, yes?","fullyFundedDate":1746805911806,"projectUrl":"project/spring-fever/9240075/","projectTitle":"SPRING FEVER","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3557132_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459460105160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3557132"},{"teacherId":5943206,"projectId":9244530,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. Your kindness brought so much happiness and relief during our testing period in May. The snacks on our table created smiles for my students knowing even though they've got long days ahead of them, at least they will have something in their stomachs to get them through. \r\n My students really loved it when I told them I was going to be their \"stewardess\" going down the rows, picking up their trash. :). Thanks again for your donation to my students during a hard time of the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1745942359122,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-success-snacks-for-state-testin/9244530/","projectTitle":"Fueling Success: Snacks For State Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5943206_orig.jpg?crop=842,842,x98,y525&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683152766350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5943206"},{"teacherId":521774,"projectId":8514832,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks to our classroom! The students were incredibly excited and grateful to receive them. We used the snack during our morning recess or at the end of the school day. For many of our students, having a healthy snack available helped them stay energized and focused throughout the school day. It became something they could count on, and they often shared how it made them feel ready to learn and participate. We always talk about the importance of \"feeding your brain\". \r\n\r\nHaving access to snacks has a noticeable impact on our learning environment. Students were more attentive during lessons and less distracted by hunger, especially in the morning. Your kindness made a real difference in our classroom, and we truly appreciate your support. Thank you for investing in our students' well-being and education! Your kindness has not been forgotten.","fullyFundedDate":1728846982197,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-help-us-learn/8514832/","projectTitle":"Snacks Help Us Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp521774_orig.jpg?crop=338,338,x77,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690831880250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-harris"},{"teacherId":1052558,"projectId":8685197,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, students have been happily exploring different mediums. There is something magical for a student to have new art supplies. It feels like a special event! \r\n\r\nOur student artists squealed with delight at the new watercolors, their own sketchbooks, new markers and fresh colored pencils. Having high quality supplies makes a huge difference in supporting the freedom and joy of creating. \r\nWe continue to do lots of experimenting and exploring different techniques inspired by the global world that represents our school. \r\n\r\nThank you again for providing such special experiences for our students. It is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1726152233363,"projectUrl":"project/sketching-our-stories-to-make-creative-c/8685197/","projectTitle":"Sketching Our Stories To Make Creative Community Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052558_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598468017560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/trout"},{"teacherId":1052558,"projectId":8779582,"letterContent":"We are so excited and grateful for your support! For our first project, every student got to use brand new markers to create their own emotion emojis. So exciting! They used emotions to create emoji characters to connect with social emotional learning. Having access to high quality art supplies makes a huge difference for our students and gives them freedom to authentically express themselves. \r\nThis excitement has continued through many fun art adventures. We have used these supplies for bright layered paintings of owls, portraits inspired by Frida Kahlo, and many other multi step projects. Making art gives students an outlet for the many emotions and stresses kids face these days. Your support means the world to us!\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1728061499779,"projectUrl":"project/creative-materials-for-artistic-learning/8779582/","projectTitle":"Creative Materials for Artistic Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052558_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598468017560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/trout"},{"teacherId":7894499,"projectId":8536235,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you! Our small group table is getting so much use. The table has become the heart of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe table is used daily for small group reading instruction giving students a central meeting place. I added a dry erase contact paper to the table and students love writing their spelling words directly kn the table.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, the student use it daily for choice time! I have a very artistic class that LOVES gathering at the table for coloring and crafting.","fullyFundedDate":1723146532377,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-table-for-kindergarten-learn/8536235/","projectTitle":"Small Group Table for Kindergarten Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arellano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7894499_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y306&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644630912359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7894499"},{"teacherId":9317296,"projectId":8744250,"letterContent":"The new carpet has become a central part of our classroom! At the beginning of the year, we used it for our main lessons, where students gathered together to share ideas and engage in discussions. Now, it's also a cozy space for independent reading, where students love settling in with their favorite books. The cleaning supplies have been incredibly helpful in keeping our classroom a tidy and inviting space for learning every day.\r\n\r\nWhen the carpet arrived, the students were so excited! Their faces lit up as they immediately sat down and started talking about how \"soft and colorful\" it was. It instantly made our classroom feel more like home. The cleaning supplies were less flashy but just as important—they help us take pride in keeping our space clean and organized.","fullyFundedDate":1726529987783,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-carpet-and-cleaning-supplies/8744250/","projectTitle":"Classroom Carpet and Cleaning Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sydenstricker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9317296_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719603731550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9317296"},{"teacherId":521774,"projectId":8514883,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to donate to our project. We appreciate each donation that made this a reality for us. Your contribution has made a profound impact on our learning environment, and we are truly grateful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, I have been able to add to our calming and supportive space by adding to our Calm Down Corner. The digital academic resources have opened up new opportunities for academic growth and creativity in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your thoughtful contribution. We are so fortunate to have your support.","fullyFundedDate":1726586321431,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-resources-for-academics-and-a/8514883/","projectTitle":"Classroom Resources for Academics and a Calming Environment!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp521774_orig.jpg?crop=338,338,x77,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690831880250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-harris"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_36012","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":326,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":41,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.7,"schoolId":36012,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John Muir Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"John Muir Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/district-one-seattle-public-schools/john-muir-elementary-school/36012"}