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Your donations have helped create a classroom space that is organized, engaging, and welcoming for every child who walks through our door.\r\n\r\nThe snacks ensure that my students can stay focused and ready to learn, while the coloring and storage supplies help us stay creative and organized. The new books and educational games have brought so much excitement to our classroom! My students are eager to read, explore, and practice important skills in fun and interactive ways. It is truly heartwarming to see their faces light up as they use the new materials.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your generosity not only provides valuable resources, but also shows my students that there are people who care about their education and future. 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Your support truly brightens our classroom each day, and we are so grateful for your kindness and commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1769177135249,"projectUrl":"project/help-create-a-colorful-classroom/9940297/","projectTitle":"Help Create a Colorful Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hawkshaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074483_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764649947667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074483"},{"teacherId":2909754,"projectId":9753716,"letterContent":"We have been working hard to stay safe and healthy in our room. Helping with this, the donation that fulfilled our project. Healthy kids come to school. Kids that are in school are learning. \r\n\r\nThank you for knowing the importance of not only the normal school supplies students need, but also the other things we need. 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Your generosity made this possible, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1763736338873,"projectUrl":"project/a-seat-at-the-table-supporting-small-gr/9483172/","projectTitle":"A Seat at the Table: Supporting Small Group Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wind","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/634971"},{"teacherId":9074483,"projectId":9438849,"letterContent":"When our new back-to-school supplies arrived, my students were so excited to see all the fresh materials ready for them. One special moment was during our first group activity of the year, when each student received their own set of supplies to use. Having what they needed right at their fingertips helped them focus more on the lesson instead of worrying about not having the right tools. 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About this school
Jane Addams Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Springfield, Illinois that is part of Springfield Public Schools District 186.
It serves 259 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.8:1.
Its teachers have had 90 projects funded on Ðǿմ«Ã½.
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55%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Jane Addams Elementary School
$34,654
raised using Ðǿմ«Ã½
90
projects
funded
17
teachers
funded
212
donors
10
projects
for
basic supplies
5
projects for
technology
11
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Jane Addams Elementary School has received support from
155 individuals from Illinois and
57 individuals out-of-state.