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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Barbara Jordan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6919384,"projectId":9728890,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom!\r\nYour generosity had a wonderful impact on my Kindergarten students. With the treats and small prizes provided through this project—such as Dum Dums, Rice Krispie Treats, Frooties Mega Mix, Sour Punch Twists, and fun classroom prizes—I was able to continue implementing a reward system that motivates students and encourages positive behavior.\r\n\r\nMany of my students face challenges outside of school that can affect their focus, mindset, and engagement. Thanks to your support, students had opportunities to earn rewards for making good choices, demonstrating leadership, and participating in classroom challenges. 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They were eager to participate in challenges, demonstrate positive behaviors, and practice being responsible, respectful leaders in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful for your generosity, which helped my students stay motivated, build strong character, and develop positive habits that will benefit them both academically and socially. 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The excitement of earning a simple treat made a noticeable impact on their engagement, confidence, and attitude toward learning.\r\n\r\nYour support helped create a warm, encouraging classroom environment where my students felt seen, cared for, and motivated to do their best. I am truly grateful for your kindness and for believing in my students. 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Thanks to you, my students received interactive station activities that made learning exciting while strengthening early reading, writing, and math skills. These materials not only supported our classroom instruction but were also sent home, giving families the tools to reinforce what we were learning together.\r\n\r\nYour donation ensured that all of my students, regardless of background, had meaningful opportunities to practice and grow every day. I am deeply grateful for your kindness, your support of early education, and your belief in my students' potential. Thank you for making a real and lasting difference in our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1757514608774,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-literacy-math-stations-for-yo/9650634/","projectTitle":"Engaging Literacy & Math Stations for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6919384_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572574978408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6919384"},{"teacherId":3713155,"projectId":9519305,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students the materials they need to continue their academic journey These materials will help them complete tasks and develop writing, reading and math skills. My students love to engage in fun learning activities, so these materials will help them to be engaged while learning. Besides using these materials for small group, will allow them them to practice and promote math and writing skills. These big magnetic letters and numbers will allow me to teach writing, reading and math skills in whole group as well . Your support is an essential part of their success. Thanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1758224466140,"projectUrl":"project/were-going-on-a-letter-hunt/9519305/","projectTitle":"We're Going on a Letter Hunt!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitzi M. 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They feel cared for, motivated, and ready to take on new challenges.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for giving us your support, love, and encouragement. 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This simple but powerful activity helps them practice financial literacy in real life—understanding how borrowing works, why saving matters, and how to make thoughtful decisions. It's incredible to see their excitement as they apply math and critical thinking to everyday scenarios.\r\n\r\nYour gift is giving my students more than just a game—it's giving them real-world skills they will carry into the future. They are beginning to see that money is not just numbers on a page, but a tool that connects to their lives and goals.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, families, and myself, thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our future leaders. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1757421817534,"projectUrl":"project/learning-financial-literacy-through-indo/9623248/","projectTitle":"Learning Financial Literacy Through Indoor Recess Loans","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Muniz-Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2510645_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448862197695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cynmunizcastillo"},{"teacherId":9282093,"projectId":8722262,"letterContent":"Since launching our compassion-focused project, I've seen powerful growth in both student empathy and academic engagement. Books like Charlotte's Web and Frindle have helped my students understand the emotions and perspectives of others. As they read about characters like Wilbur or Nick, they reflect on how those feelings relate to real-life situations in our classroom.\r\n\r\nDaily journaling and class discussions have deepened this understanding. Students now talk about how to support their peers emotionally and academically. The classroom kindness goals, paired with positive reinforcement through snack incentives, have encouraged students to take notice when a classmate needs a kind word, a helping hand, or a listening ear.\r\n\r\nThe Elkonin boxes have also made literacy instruction more collaborative. Students work together to break apart words, boosting confidence while practicing compassion through peer support.\r\n\r\nSuccess is measured by more than academics. Students are learning to act with intention, noticing the needs of others and stepping up to help. I'm watching my classroom grow into a community where compassion isn't just a theme—it's a daily practice. 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The portability means students can research, create presentations, and record themselves reading—all without leaving their desks—making lessons more dynamic and immediate.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is seeing their ideas come alive on the screen. Miguel, who was hesitant to participate, now uses the iPad to record himself reading and proudly shares his progress. Sofia loves creating colorful story slideshows in Spanish and English, and the whole class cheers when we use the iPad for quick, engaging science demonstrations. Your gift didn't just give us a device—it gave my students a spark of curiosity and ownership over their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1753715448799,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-tools-for-tomorrow/9472099/","projectTitle":"Teaching Tools for Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Trevino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9163491_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x280,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752718105293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrtre"},{"teacherId":9163491,"projectId":9483254,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new classroom printer has transformed learning for my 3rd-grade bilingual students. 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