{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"B.W. Tinker Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2413043,"projectId":9734679,"letterContent":"I would like to thank everyone that helped this project get funded. The students love all of the supplies.\r\n\r\nFor math when we were working on regrouping the regrouping magnetic board with magnetic hundreds, tens and ones made learning this concept so much easier. I know we will use this multiple times this year and I will use this in the years to follow.\r\n\r\nThe shelving unit is very helpful keeping our library organized it really helps students be able to find books so much easier. The rug we have put it in our take a break area under our giant pillow it makes this space even more relaxing.\r\n\r\nThank you for all your support. I hope you know how much this means to me but more importantly my students.\r\n\r\nThank you,\r\nTracy P Zabin 3rd Grade Tinker Elementary School Waterbury, CT","fullyFundedDate":1758954403726,"projectUrl":"project/desperately-in-need-of-school-items/9734679/","projectTitle":"Desperately in Need of School Items","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tracy Zabin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2413043_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453975016044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tracy-zabin"},{"teacherId":1732379,"projectId":9542924,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincere gratitude to everyone who generously donated to our 4th grade classroom. Your contributions have helped us stock up on essential items that keep our classroom running smoothly each day. From the pencil sharpener, classroom store, paper towels, Clorox wipes, and snacks, these items make a big difference in creating a comfortable and productive learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are able to focus more on learning and less on worrying about what they don't have. They come to class prepared, engaged, and excited to participate in lessons and activities. Having the right materials allows them to express their creativity, work collaboratively, and take pride in their work. It truly boosts their confidence and enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nYour support reminds my students that they are cared for and that their education matters to others. Thank you for investing in their success and for helping make our classroom a place where every child can thrive. We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755744980093,"projectUrl":"project/heres-to-a-new-year/9542924/","projectTitle":"Here's to a New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mulhern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1732379_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470192415270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jmulhern11"},{"teacherId":6368422,"projectId":9630068,"letterContent":"I am so excited to have received the easel this week. It will be so much better to have a dedicated space where we can write music notation, rather than just taping papers to the wall. This is so much better than doing that, and it is a much better use of my space.\r\n\r\nBecause the board also features a dry-erase option, students can walk right up to it to write on it and answer questions. (And as you know, my classroom essentials project in July had those dry-erase markers in it! These will be getting good use.)\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your generosity and your help with getting this project funded!","fullyFundedDate":1760693538983,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-music-a-mobile-easel-for-c/9630068/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Music: A Mobile Easel for Creative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Wojcik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6368422_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575397661765","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6368422"},{"teacherId":4043662,"projectId":9416586,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your donations. My students LOVE their new decodables. Every time they are pulled for a small group they ask when they can read the stories. The colorful and inclusive pages grab their attention. The texts are perfect for students struggling to read and boosts their confidence because the texts are geared toward their levels. What is nice about the books is that they provide scaffolding so previous words they were exposed to will show up again in the next book. The stories are simple and allow me to ask \"wh\" questions to support their comprehension as well. Thank you again for helping make a difference in my student's lives!","fullyFundedDate":1752064023595,"projectUrl":"project/yay-i-can-read-colorful-inclusive-ena/9416586/","projectTitle":"Yay I Can Read: Colorful, Inclusive, Enaging New Decodables","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hartley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4043662_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565742892776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjhartley"},{"teacherId":10171896,"projectId":9581023,"letterContent":"When my students first walked into the classroom and saw the new rug and whiteboard, their faces immediately lit up with excitement. The rug has quickly become a central gathering spot where students can sit comfortably for group discussions, read-alouds, and collaborative activities. It has helped create a warm and welcoming space where every child feels included. The new whiteboard has also made a huge difference in our daily lessons, giving us more room to display student thinking, model problem-solving, and keep our learning visible.\r\n\r\nThese resources have already transformed the way we learn together. One special moment was during a recent math lesson when students eagerly gathered on the rug to solve problems as a team, using the whiteboard to share their strategies. The space encouraged participation and gave students the confidence to share their ideas. Moving forward, we'll continue to use the rug and whiteboard to build community, encourage collaboration, and make learning more interactive. Your generous support has made our classroom a brighter and more engaging place, and we are so grateful for this valuable donation.","fullyFundedDate":1755702197795,"projectUrl":"project/1st-year-teaching-essentials/9581023/","projectTitle":"1st Year Teaching Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cipriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10171896"},{"teacherId":2413043,"projectId":9698652,"letterContent":"I would like to thank everyone that donated to this project. The chair pouches have been very helpful. The students can store their classroom supplies to stay organized, but most of it is all out of their desk where things get lost. \r\n\r\nThe fun part of this project is the toys. The students love playing Tic Tac Toe, they really enjoy playing with the physical game rather them drawing it on paper. They are very competitive. They also enjoy playing with the magnetic tiles. It is so interesting watching them building things. I enjoy watching them explore and build incredible things.\r\n\r\nThank you,\r\nTracy P Zabin\r\n3rd Grade Teacher\r\nTinker Elementary School\r\nWaterbury, CT","fullyFundedDate":1757599239254,"projectUrl":"project/toys-and-classroom-supplies/9698652/","projectTitle":"Toys and Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tracy Zabin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2413043_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453975016044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tracy-zabin"},{"teacherId":2413043,"projectId":9704898,"letterContent":"I would like to thank everyone that donated to this project. These notebooks are being used by my students as Interactive Notebooks for Math, Reading, and Writing. In these notebooks the students glue in small anchor charts that match what we are learning. When doing their class work students when they need help can refer back to the anchor charts for help. It has made a huge difference in my students ability to do their work and build understanding of what they are learning. \r\n\r\nLook out for the pictures.\r\n\r\nThank you, \r\nTracy P Zabin\r\n3rd Grade Teacher\r\nTinker Elementary School\r\nWaterbury, CT","fullyFundedDate":1758058388705,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-notebooks-to-help-students-d/9704898/","projectTitle":"Interactive Notebooks to Help Students Do Their Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tracy Zabin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2413043_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453975016044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tracy-zabin"},{"teacherId":2413043,"projectId":9693300,"letterContent":"I would like to thank everyone that donated to this wonderful project. I cannot tell you how much we needed these books. When I started in August I started teaching in a new classroom and I guess the teacher that was there before took all of her books so I had nothing. I hit up some tag sales and Goodwill but I do not have a lot of money. \r\nI also like to work with my students to see what kinds of books my students like to read and different genres that they may like to explore. I have found that when the students help pick the books they will be willing to try and explore.\r\n\r\nMany of these students do not have books at home, so students are allowed to sign out books to bring them home.\r\nThank you,\r\nTracy P Zabin\r\n3rd Grade Teacher\r\nTinker Elementary School\r\nWaterbury, CT","fullyFundedDate":1758119157100,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9693300/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tracy Zabin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2413043_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453975016044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tracy-zabin"},{"teacherId":2413043,"projectId":9644794,"letterContent":"Please look at the pictures of the students using the bean bag chair in our take a break area. I can tell you how it has help some of the students who are dealing with issues of different feeling they are having and not sure how to deal with them to students that are dealing with trauma on a daily basis at home and it rolls over to school. After they take a break sometimes they want to talk and others are just ready to join in the whole group learning or small group. It truly makes a huge difference.\r\nThe book bin we are getting lots of books for our classroom and are constantly filling those boxes with books that the students chose and are ready to explore. The students can't wait for a rainy day so that they can play Jenga. When the box came and we opened it they were screaming we love that game.\r\nThank you so much,\r\nTracy P Zabin\r\n3rd Grade Teacher\r\nTinker Elementary School\r\nWaterbury, CT","fullyFundedDate":1757366937336,"projectUrl":"project/beanbag-chair-for-children-to-take-a-bre/9644794/","projectTitle":"Beanbag Chair For Children to Take A Break","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tracy Zabin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2413043_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453975016044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tracy-zabin"},{"teacherId":2413043,"projectId":9398722,"letterContent":"To everyone who donated to our Social Emotional and Trauma project. I appreciate all the help you have given to my students. Every morning when the students come in they go to the Mood Meter and place their name in the spot that matches their feeling. They can move their name based on their feelings throughout the day. The project that included a tent that came and it was the wrong one the new one just arrived. We also received a large bean bag pillow to put inside and relax on.\r\nUsing this is helping my students get a chance to get to a place where they can calm down and can join the class or group they are working in. After the children have their time in the take a break tent it helps the students get to a point where they can talk about their feelings or trauma they are dealing with.\r\nThank you so much,\r\nTracy P Zabin\r\n3rd Grade Teacher\r\nTinker Elementary School\r\nWaterbury, CT","fullyFundedDate":1750949405384,"projectUrl":"project/social-and-emotional-learning-and-trauma/9398722/","projectTitle":"Social and Emotional Learning and Trauma","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tracy Zabin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2413043_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453975016044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tracy-zabin"},{"teacherId":6368422,"projectId":9489258,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our music classroom! Because of your generosity, we now have a brand-new alto xylophone that's already making a big difference for our students.\r\n\r\nIn our Orff-based classroom, students learn by doing—singing, playing, moving, and creating together. Having this new instrument means more kids can fully participate in music-making, whether we're playing in an ensemble, improvising rhythms, or exploring melodies. It's helping us build a more inclusive and joyful space where every student gets a chance to shine.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on their faces when they saw the new xylophone was priceless. They couldn't wait to try it out, and it's already become a favorite part of our lessons. Your support has given them more than just an instrument—it's given them a voice and a way to express themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of music and for helping us grow a classroom full of confident, creative young musicians.","fullyFundedDate":1753982974989,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-music-to-life-with-an-alto-xylo/9489258/","projectTitle":"Bringing Music to Life with an Alto Xylophone","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Wojcik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6368422_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575397661765","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6368422"},{"teacherId":6368422,"projectId":9135402,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our music classroom! Because of your generosity, we now have beautiful new Mbiras and Ukuleles that are already bringing so much joy and creativity to our students.\r\n\r\nIn our room, music is more than just a subject. It's a place where my third, fourth, and fifth graders can express themselves, explore new ideas, and feel like they truly belong. They come from all different backgrounds, but they all share a love for making music together.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, more students can now fully participate. The Mbiras are introducing them to new sounds and cultures, and the Ukuleles are helping them build skills in melody, rhythm, and harmony. These instruments are already being used every day, and I can see the excitement and confidence growing in each student.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to us. 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