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Having meaningful incentives gives my students a tangible reason to stay motivated, model positive behavior, and celebrate their hard work. Thank you for bringing so much joy, dignity, and encouragement to my students—your kindness has truly brightened our school year!","fullyFundedDate":1789593569788,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-and-crafts/10631479/","projectTitle":"Rewards and Crafts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hachtel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700972_orig.jpg?crop=962,962,x363,y317&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724468381881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshachtel"},{"teacherId":9700972,"projectId":10074378,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our classroom project! The new seat pockets have made an immediate impact on our daily routines, keeping my students' desks neat and helping them build essential independence and organizational skills. Having individual headphones with microphones and personal whisper phones has completely transformed reading time—my students can now record themselves reading, hear their own pronunciation clearly, and practice fluency without distractions.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also brought so much joy and collaborative energy into our learning space through our new STEAM, indoor recess, and Fun Friday games. These engaging activities give my students a creative outlet to problem-solve, share, and build positive social connections together. Thank you for providing tools that support both their academic growth and their social-emotional well-being!","fullyFundedDate":1778062003208,"projectUrl":"project/focused-minds-creative-designs/10074378/","projectTitle":"Focused Minds, Creative Designs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hachtel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700972_orig.jpg?crop=962,962,x363,y317&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724468381881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshachtel"},{"teacherId":9700972,"projectId":10048750,"letterContent":"hank you so much for your incredible support of our \"Clean, Happy, Healthy Classroom\" project. In a school without air conditioning, the new classroom fan has been an absolute game-changer, keeping our room cool, comfortable, and focused on learning. Having basic personal items like combs, period supplies, and winter gloves readily available ensures that my students never have to miss instructional time or feel self-conscious because they lack essential daily necessities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a truly safe, comfortable, and dignified environment where my students can focus entirely on their education. Thanks to the Lysol wipes, our learning spaces stay clean and sanitized, keeping everyone healthy and present. Beyond the physical materials, you have shown my students that their well-being matters and that they belong to a supportive community that cares about their health, comfort, and success.","fullyFundedDate":1778061924749,"projectUrl":"project/clean-happy-healthy-classroom/10048750/","projectTitle":"Clean, Happy, Healthy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hachtel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700972_orig.jpg?crop=962,962,x363,y317&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724468381881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshachtel"},{"teacherId":9700972,"projectId":10047679,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. The new teacher materials and reading books have made an immediate difference in our daily routine, especially during our small group instruction and WIN (\"What I Need\") time. Having these target resources allows me to tailor my teaching directly to each student's unique learning level, ensuring that everyone receives the exact support or challenge they need to thrive.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are engaging with fresh, exciting stories and hands-on materials that build both their confidence and literacy skills. Watching their faces light up when they dive into these new books during focused group time has been truly inspiring. Your contribution has not only provided essential tools for our classroom but has also shown my students that there is a community of people cheering for their success.","fullyFundedDate":1778061969475,"projectUrl":"project/teacher-supplies/10047679/","projectTitle":"Teacher Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hachtel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700972_orig.jpg?crop=962,962,x363,y317&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724468381881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshachtel"},{"teacherId":2454223,"projectId":10273434,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our Earth Science project! My students are curious, hands-on learners who thrive when they can see science in action, and your support has officially allowed us to turn \"reading about science\" into \"doing science!\"\r\nBecause of your kindness, we are transforming our classroom into a living laboratory to explore the Earth's processes. The potting soil and plastic pots are letting my students get their hands dirty to simulate root weathering, while the cardstock and acrylic paint are helping them build 3D landform models and coastal wave tanks to visually witness erosion in action. Furthermore, the new collection of non-fiction books provides a crucial literacy bridge, helping my visual learners connect their desk experiments to real-world global phenomena.\r\nBy supporting this project, you have given my students the vital tools they need to observe, predict, and analyze the natural world. Thank you for investing in these junior scientists and for bringing our Earth Science unit to life!","fullyFundedDate":1778878687010,"projectUrl":"project/steam-science-projects-and-books/10273434/","projectTitle":"STEAM Science Projects and Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2454223_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x46,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599887611441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rgarner"},{"teacherId":2454223,"projectId":10073079,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our hands-on science and sensory project! Science truly comes alive when students can touch, build, and experiment, and your support has provided the essential tools we need to transition from textbooks into real, active discovery.\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is now equipped with the science kits and supplies necessary to study the power of water, turning abstract concepts into concrete memories for my junior scientists. At the same time, you have helped solve a major daily hurdle by funding fidget spinners and sensory tools. These resources provide a vital \"quiet outlet\" for students who struggle to sit still, especially those navigating ADHD or anxiety. By channeling their energy productively, these tools keep students grounded, present, and focused during our lessons, significantly reducing behavioral struggles.\r\nYour investment ensures that every single student—regardless of their learning style—feels supported and equipped to succeed in our science lab. Thank you for helping our classroom bloom and for inspiring the next generation of scientists!","fullyFundedDate":1778062014150,"projectUrl":"project/science-exploration-and-experiments/10073079/","projectTitle":"Science Exploration and Experiments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2454223_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x46,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599887611441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rgarner"},{"teacherId":2454223,"projectId":10072049,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom library project! Updating our book collection is one of my absolute favorite things to do, and your support has made it possible to bring high-interest titles and classic books straight into the hands of my eager students.\r\nMy current class of 4th graders has a true passion for reading. They are always bursting with excitement to get their hands on new books that spark their creativity and imagination. The fiction books you funded are all titles that deeply intrigue my students, giving them the perfect opportunities to explore new topics, places, and ideas during our daily reading time.\r\nBooks are such powerful tools, and your donation benefits my students in numerous ways. These new narratives offer engaging, diverse perspectives and promote critical thinking, while naturally enhancing their vocabulary and helping them become more confident, fluent readers. Thank you for fueling their love for books and for investing so beautifully in their futures!","fullyFundedDate":1778062008920,"projectUrl":"project/fun-fiction-in-the-classroom/10072049/","projectTitle":"Fun Fiction in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2454223_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x46,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599887611441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rgarner"},{"teacherId":2454223,"projectId":10067940,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our writing project! Writing can be a daunting concept for many 4th graders, but your support has provided the exact tools I need to transform writing time from a struggle into a daily highlight.\r\nThis year, I am implementing a daily journal time designed to foster a genuine love for writing. Your donation has brought this vision to life by providing resources that make the process inviting and accessible for every student. \r\nThe composition journals and erasable pens have completely re-energized the room. Because the ink is erasable, the fear of making mistakes has vanished. My students are now eagerly using this time to write down their own thoughts and craft special stories when they finish their work.\r\nThe additional dictionaries have become crucial anchors during both our reading and writing blocks. For our word study activities, the play dough, invisible ink, and small journals have turned phonics and vocabulary into an interactive, hands-on experience that keeps engagement sky-high.\r\n I cannot wait to see the immense progress they will make this school year, all thanks to your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1778062031339,"projectUrl":"project/wonderful-writers/10067940/","projectTitle":"Wonderful Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2454223_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x46,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599887611441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rgarner"},{"teacherId":2454223,"projectId":10067889,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks for your kind support of our classroom project. My classroom is beautifully diverse, filled with students ranging from special needs to gifted and talented learners. While their needs and behavioral goals vary greatly on a daily basis, they all share incredible potential and a genuine love for learning.\r\nBecause of your generosity, we were able to replace our depleted resources and implement wonderful new tools to support their unique paths. The stylus pens are perfectly assisting their digital assignments on our touch screen computers, while the highlighters have become essential tools for pulling text evidence during reading. Our cursive assignments and written work are now proudly decorated with motivation stickers.\r\nFurthermore, items like the fidget bands, velcro dots, sidewalk chalk, pencils, magnetic strips, and laminating pouches have allowed us to tackle new hands-on projects while giving students the sensory adjustments they need to stay regulated and engaged at their desks.\r\nYour willingness to fund these supplies has profoundly eased our daily transitions and amplified our learning. Thank you for caring so deeply about education and for being a true champion for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1778062032073,"projectUrl":"project/super-school-supplies/10067889/","projectTitle":"Super School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2454223_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x46,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599887611441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rgarner"},{"teacherId":9700972,"projectId":10072608,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom. The addition of the high-quality wobble stools and fidget tools has transformed the way my students experience our learning space every single day. Having active seating that is built to last allows my students to release excess energy, stay comfortable, and maintain focus during long stretches of instruction, making our classroom a far more engaging and flexible place to learn.\r\n\r\nYour support directly empowers my students by giving them the sensory tools they need to regulate their focus and take charge of their learning environment. Watching them channel their energy productively and settle into their work with renewed confidence has been deeply rewarding. Thank you for investing in durable, meaningful resources that will continue to benefit my students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778061995740,"projectUrl":"project/focus-in-motion/10072608/","projectTitle":"Focus in Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hachtel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700972_orig.jpg?crop=962,962,x363,y317&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724468381881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshachtel"},{"teacherId":1864314,"projectId":10086953,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my project! The supplies requested through this project will ensure I have the necessary materials to continue to create more STEAM resources and activities for my students. From cardstock and paper cutters to glue sticks and laminating sheets - these are the supplies that make my job possible. Thank you for supporting teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week to ensure they have the essential supplies to do their jobs. I am so appreciative of your support on my students and STEAM through your funding of this project.","fullyFundedDate":1778061991333,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-for-steam-centers/10086953/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies for STEAM Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1864314_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520567909055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/v-johnson"},{"teacherId":1864314,"projectId":10248010,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity during Teacher Appreciation Week! As I look forward to the upcoming year, I am excited to create new STEAM resources focused on our new science curriculum now that I have received these amazing gift cards. These TeachersPayTeachers gift cards will allow me to purchase clipart to make engaging new activities from slideshows and worksheets to coding characters and hands-on manipulatives. Being able to have these materials funded through DonorsChoose allows me to focus on creating new engaging activities for my K-5 students without worrying about the cost. Thank you for supporting my students and STEAM education!","fullyFundedDate":1778061976757,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-cards-for-new-science-based-steam-ch/10248010/","projectTitle":"TPT Cards for New Science-Based STEAM Challenges","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1864314_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520567909055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/v-johnson"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_38218","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":334,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":61,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":53.1,"schoolId":38218,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jackson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jackson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/school-district-of-janesville/jackson-elementary-school/38218"}