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Is ClassJump Worth $1.00 To You?
posted: April 18, 2011
As you may know, the cost of the ClassJump server is paid for primarily by the fellow who runs this site, Robert Zimmerman. That's me, the fellow who is writing this note.The Facts: The cost of the ClassJump server (that I hope you love and count on) for the month of February, 2011 was $719.25. The cost of the server for March was $899.25.
Why did it cost so much? Because this is a very popular place. The standard price per month that goes out to support ClassJump is $458.00 monthly. In February and March, the server exceeded it's hosting limits and additional charges were added, which had to be paid. The price of popularity is high!
Imagine if each teacher who uses ClassJump would make a tax-deductible contribution of $1.00. As this is being written, there are 16,430 teachers here (that number is likely to go up before I finish writing this). One dollar from each teacher. $16,430. That would allow for $1,369.00 a month over the next year. If the cost of the server stays the same, that would even leave a bit left over so that I could afford to make some of the substantial changes to the program that I have been dreaming of for everyone.
Can I keep sending almost a thousand dollars every month to pay for the server that supports ClassJump? Not for long. How have a been able to do this at all? By not taking vacations, clipping coupons and hoping for help.
Last year, I incorated ClassJump, and it is now ClassJump, Inc. a fully chartered 501 3c non-profit. Any donations ClassJump might receive are 100% tax deductible.
As of today, ClassJump has received $2,379.00 in contributions over the past year, which has all gone straight back in to paying for the server. At the current rate, that pays for just over two months.
PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING. What is being offered here is so important to me, and I hope that you feel the same. If this is worth $1.00 to you, then I promise to put your dollar straight back into keeping ClassJump here for everyone involved.
Thankyou,
Robert Zimmerman
ClassJump.com
Kim Thompson April 18, 2011
Hi there,
I love classjump and would be happy to donate, even more than $1. So, just send me the link to the above address. I just clicked the link attached to the message and it did not work.
Thanks,
Kim Thompson
ELA Teacher
Crowley Middle School
I love classjump and would be happy to donate, even more than $1. So, just send me the link to the above address. I just clicked the link attached to the message and it did not work.
Thanks,
Kim Thompson
ELA Teacher
Crowley Middle School
Narcisa Skeete April 18, 2011
God bless you Robert Zimmerman! How do I donate my dollar? Where do I click or text d-o-l-l-a-r to?
Robert Zimmerman April 18, 2011
Thanks Narcia and Kim! The link at the top of this page will take you to the contribution page. It Says "Help us Keep Helping You" and is the color green, just to the right of the word ClassJump. This link will also work just as well.
Spring Irving April 19, 2011
This has been such a great site that I and my peers have used this school year. Parents love it. I'm more than happy to donate to help support the site. It makes communication to parents of 7th and 8th grade students so easy! THANK YOU!
Jonathan Phan April 19, 2011
thx so much classjump...now i can see what is going on in class and what is for homework, but I don't think classjump is worth $1.00. It should be more like $5.00!
Elizabeth Hoffman April 20, 2011
Thanks Robert Zimmerman, for making communication with students easy! I will be glad to donate $1 to keep it working!
Marla Shoemaker April 24, 2011
It is such a gift to have a class webpage that is user-friendly and does not have advertising. I'm not sure how Mr. Zimmerman is connected to education or why he started this site, but my class and I are truly grateful. A mother of one of my autistic students said this site is the only way she was able to see what he was doing in class because he was unable to articulate it to her. Thank-you.
Jen April 24, 2011
Our school will be mailing in a contribution. We love this site and it is an integral part of our curriculum. Thank you.
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Delama Starling April 25, 2011
I love your system. Because it is to help the student and the parents and I wouldn't mind donated but our school Hertiage High School in Maryville, TN. will not use it the right way.
Thank you
Thank you
Kristina Haasakker April 26, 2011
I think that at one point our school was sending in a donation each month for using your site. I will find out if we are still doing that and send in my donation as well.
Jill Turner April 28, 2011
Love the site - happy to donate $!!!
Tammy Thomas April 28, 2011
Classjump is fantastic and worth a contribution. Many sites that offer these services are costly for teachers and students. I appreciate all the hard work Mr. Zimmerman has put into the site. My husband and I both teach high school in Georgia and our students have enjoyed a new level of connectedness and accessibility, thanks to Classjump. Keep up the good work!
Kayla Andreaa April 28, 2011
Im Loving This Alot Its Wonderfull Thanks To That Guy That Did It Forgot His Name But Thankss(:
Ingrid Dotegowski April 29, 2011
I absolutely think that classjump.com is worth a dollar! It is the least we can give to keep this excellent website going! It is the best one I have come across in my ten years of teaching. Extremely user friendly to students, parents and teachers. Before classjump I was using wiki pages which do not even come close to this website. I will most definitely contribute and I think we all should!
Kevin Blancq May 1, 2011
Class Jump is a tremendous asset for us teachers! A big heartfelt thank you to Mr. Z for this extremely useful teaching tool. I encourage everyone to contribute beyond $1.00 if possible. It's well worth it!
Shaunrick May 2, 2011
ClassJump is a life-saver.This site is worth far more than a buck!
michelle May 2, 2011
thnxx so much! this helps me get my homework and my projects when im absent.
Juanita Rosado May 2, 2011
I have had a great experience with Class Jump. My students are writing! English is their second language, and I'm very satisfied the results. I already made my donation. It is worth it. Thank you Robert. Hello from Puerto Rico, USA
Fer May 3, 2011
Thank you! I donated more than $1...the site is great!
Tim Dillon May 17, 2011
I am happy to contribute. This site is so important to me I can't imagine working without it. Thank you for your wonderful creation.
H.West August 2, 2011
I am also very happy to contribute. Thank you Mr. Zimmerman for your dedication to supporting teachers with this wonderful service.
sanitalove October 22, 2011
i will be than happy to donate $1 and thank you for letting me on this site.
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ClassJump, Inc is a 501(3)c Non-Profit public charity
100% of all tax-deductible contributions go back into paying for the cost of our server.
ClassJump has no paid staff.
100% of all tax-deductible contributions go back into paying for the cost of our server.
ClassJump has no paid staff.