{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Burnt Mills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9173074,"projectId":9506191,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and providing them with incentives! My students were so excited when they saw the tattoos, fun pencils, erasers, and toys that they could choose from. They immediately started pointing out what they wanted to save up for, and it turned into a lesson on saving and goal-setting without me even having to plan it!\r\n\r\nWe've started using the store as part of our weekly behavior and classroom economy system. It has kept my students more motivated and on task during learning time. They enjoy working so hard and getting to cash in their points for the prizes they have been working so hard to earn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have something exciting to look forward to, and it's helped them stay engaged and responsible during the school day. These little rewards go a long way with them, and you made that possible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755964225100,"projectUrl":"project/earnin-it-and-deservin-it-classroom/9506191/","projectTitle":"Earnin’ It and Deservin’ It: Classroom Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9173074_orig.png?crop=604,604,x215,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701624461769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173074"},{"teacherId":9173074,"projectId":9199065,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students and I have been able to bring our CKLA lessons to life in ways we simply couldn't before. The new materials have helped us introduce vocabulary, reading skills, and background knowledge with excitement instead of struggle. Whether we're using hands-on tools during small groups or referencing visuals during whole-class instruction, these resources help my students stay focused, confident, and eager to learn. \r\n\r\nThe moment my students first saw the CKLA resources, their faces lit up. They immediately wanted to explore everything and ask questions about what we'd be learning next. Having materials that match our curriculum has made transitions smoother, boosted engagement, and helped me differentiate instruction for readers at all levels. Students who sometimes feel hesitant during literacy block are now participating with enthusiasm because the tools give them a clearer understanding of the stories, words, and concepts we're studying.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. These resources will continue to strengthen my students' reading foundations throughout the year, and they've already improved our daily routines. As we move into upcoming CKLA units, my students will use these materials for interactive lessons, vocabulary building, and partner work that encourages collaboration and deeper comprehension. Thank you for investing in my students, their growth, and the joy of learning in our classroom. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746785770080,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-reading-magic-with-ckla/9199065/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Reading Magic with CKLA!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9173074_orig.png?crop=604,604,x215,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701624461769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173074"},{"teacherId":9787293,"projectId":9292744,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and thoughtfulness for helping my students have a spanish dictionary in class. We learn all subjects in Spanish and the dictionaries help students improve their comprehension and increase their vocabulary. Students will use these dictionaries as they read independently when they come across words they do not know or to find antonyms and synonyms. The 5 subject notebooks help students learn organization to prepare them for middle school. Students need to practice having a different section for each subject and one place to store their worksheets and handouts. \r\n\r\nOrganization is a valuable lesson that will help them all be successful in school and beyond. Students are also using their pencils and highlighters to annotate texts and take notes on what they are learning. They are summarizing, making inferences, and understanding key details and main ideas and cause and effect and the highlighters and pencils assist with understanding the text and keeping their thoughts organized.\r\n\r\nThe students were so happy to see all the supplies and are also appreciative for the gift. Thank you again for your generosity and thoughtfulness in thinking about our students and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1747665693347,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-ayuda-for-our-spanish-immersio/9292744/","projectTitle":"We Need \"AYUDA\" For Our Spanish Immersion Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Sra. Claudio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9787293"},{"teacherId":9755273,"projectId":9299840,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the various math learning games and STEM materials. My students absolutely love learning and reinforcing concepts through games and competitions. When there is time, I allow the students to choose a game that has skills necessary to show math competence. In the past, they have had a few that focused mainly on computation and basic facts. With your help, the students were able to choose games designed to challenge them at their level on topics such as fractions, decimals, and real world problem solving. The students absolutely love the games and are working harder in class to successfully complete the assignments to get some time to learn from the games. Thank you so much for helping make my classroom an environment where the students can thrive and be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1746811608002,"projectUrl":"project/our-learning-never-stops/9299840/","projectTitle":"Our Learning Never Stops","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lotz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9755273"},{"teacherId":9173074,"projectId":9186985,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards you provided for my classroom. Over the past few months, I've been able to use them to bring in resources that fit my students' exact needs, whether it was extra phonics practice, hands-on math games, or seasonal activities to keep learning fresh and exciting. Having access to such a variety of ready-to-use materials has saved me so much time and energy as a teacher, and it's allowed me to put more focus into working directly with my students instead of constantly recreating or searching for resources.\r\n\r\nFor my students, the impact has been huge. They've had opportunities to practice skills in ways that feel fun and interactive, and I've noticed how much more confident they are when they can approach a lesson with materials that are clear, engaging, and at their level. These resources have not only strengthened their skills but also kept them motivated and eager to learn. Your generosity has had a lasting effect on both my teaching and their growth, and I'm so grateful we've had the chance to benefit from it.","fullyFundedDate":1745847028681,"projectUrl":"project/from-the-cart-to-the-classroom/9186985/","projectTitle":"From the Cart to the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9173074_orig.png?crop=604,604,x215,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701624461769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173074"},{"teacherId":9173074,"projectId":9076914,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and funding our phonics decodable books! As a second-grade teacher, one of my biggest goals is helping students build confidence as readers, and these books are the perfect tool to make that happen. Many of my kids are still working on their foundational phonics skills, and before this project I didn't have nearly enough resources to meet their needs. Now, my students have access to engaging books that match the skills they're learning, and they finally get that \"I can do this!\" feeling when reading on their own. That spark of confidence is exactly what helps turn hesitant readers into lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity means more than just providing books, it shows my students that people outside of our classroom believe in them and their success. As a young teacher early in my career, this support motivates me to keep dreaming big for my kids and gives them the chance to reach goals that once felt out of reach. Thank you for giving them this opportunity and for making such a lasting impact on their journey as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1744242374404,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-fun-damentals/9076914/","projectTitle":"Phonics FUN-damentals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9173074_orig.png?crop=604,604,x215,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701624461769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173074"},{"teacherId":9173074,"projectId":9116776,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to our classroom! My students were so excited to start using our new resources right away. They've been saying things like, \"This makes it so much easier!\" and \"I love using this at my center!\" During small groups, they are more eager to get started, and I've noticed they stay on task longer because everything feels new and special to them.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has given my students tools that make learning fun and organized, and they are proud to have a classroom filled with things that support their growth. We are all so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1742928298341,"projectUrl":"project/building-better-centers/9116776/","projectTitle":"Building Better Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9173074_orig.png?crop=604,604,x215,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701624461769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173074"},{"teacherId":10076900,"projectId":9589833,"letterContent":"My students have used the library every day. They come in each morning and get started with a book, which has helped them settle in and feel prepared. The library allows them to have a low-stakes reading experience. They know they won't have to complete a related assignment or get a grade, so they are reading just to enjoy it. This has allowed many students to practice their reading beyond the lessons. \r\n\r\nSome students have even begun to ask for book recommendations. A few have given me updates on the plots of the books they are reading. It's great to see them excited to read and excited to share the stories. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for contributing to the reading opportunities in the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755353174822,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library/9589833/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MacLaren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10076900"},{"teacherId":9717452,"projectId":9292504,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous gift to my schools music program. The students love the new scarves and bean bags. They were very excited about all of the color options. Previously when using scarves the students would request to have a big one because so many had become so small. Now I have to remind them that all of the scarves are the same size and that they can pick a color they want instead of a size. In PreK-1st grade we had been using scarves while standing in our circle seats. Now we will have to spread out because the scarves are bigger (which is a good thing), so the students have been accidentally bumping into each other. \r\n\r\nMy students and I feel more comfortable playing bean bag games with the new bean bags as they will no longer leak a powdery/sand material. The beanbags are also the perfect size for my students. We like to use them for games such as \"Take Five,\" \"Al Citron,\" and \"Obwisana.\" I am excited to use them more as we begin next school year. \r\n\r\nOnce again thank you so much for your support of my program. Without your generosity we would not have been able to have such wonderful materials to use during the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1746676734993,"projectUrl":"project/disheveled-scarves-need-a-pick-me-up/9292504/","projectTitle":"Disheveled Scarves Need a Pick-Me-Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9717452_orig.jpg?crop=2022,2022,x108,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724964146497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9717452"},{"teacherId":9173074,"projectId":9345427,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project and helping me celebrate my second graders with special end-of-the-year gifts! Your generosity brought so much joy to our classroom and made our final days together even more memorable. My students were thrilled to receive their surprises, and their faces lit up with excitement and gratitude. It was the perfect way to wrap up our school year and remind them just how special they are.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has left a lasting impact—not just through the gifts themselves, but in the love and encouragement they represent. Thank you for being part of our classroom family and for helping me give my students a meaningful send-off as they head into summer. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1748287718594,"projectUrl":"project/goodbye-2nd-grade-hello-summer/9345427/","projectTitle":"Goodbye 2nd Grade, Hello Summer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9173074_orig.png?crop=604,604,x215,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701624461769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173074"},{"teacherId":9173074,"projectId":9076883,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing joy and motivation to my classroom! When the new prize box items arrived, my students were so excited—they could hardly wait to start earning their points. I introduced the new materials during our class meeting, and the room was full of smiles, cheers, and lots of eager hands wanting to help set up the prize display. One student even said, \"This is the best store ever!\"\r\n\r\nWe use these rewards as part of our daily points system. Throughout the day, students earn points for being kind, working hard, and making good choices. At the end of the day, they get to \"shop\" at our class store, choosing from the new pencils, erasers, tattoos, and special surprise prizes you helped provide. It has made such a difference in their motivation—they are more focused, encouraging to one another, and excited to reach their goals.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're working on building strong reading habits, and I've seen students really step up their effort during reading and math time in hopes of earning a trip to the prize box. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is filled with positive energy, encouragement, and a love for learning. We couldn't have done it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1739571506728,"projectUrl":"project/eyes-on-the-prize-classroom-incentives/9076883/","projectTitle":"Eyes on the Prize: Classroom Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9173074_orig.png?crop=604,604,x215,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701624461769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173074"},{"teacherId":2524027,"projectId":8996098,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your support and generosity. This is my first year teaching at this school and I'm grateful for the diverse student population. My students are constantly sharing elements of their culture and we are constantly learning from one another. The greatest gift that I can give them is the opportunity to see themselves in the books around our classroom. \r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled to see the diversity of the new books. We received books in Spanish, Farsi, and Pashto. This was very encouraging for students with limited English language skills. Furthermore, my native English speakers are interested in learning different languages so that they can explore the new titles in our library. \r\n\r\nThank you for partnering with me to foster a love of literacy in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1738074021055,"projectUrl":"project/extra-extra-read-all-about-it/8996098/","projectTitle":"Extra Extra Read All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hamilton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2524027_orig.jpg?crop=854,854,x107,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725316197304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2524027"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_55517","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":747,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":81,"percentAsian":18,"percentBlack":47,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.3,"schoolId":55517,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Burnt Mills Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Burnt Mills Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/montgomery-county-public-schools/burnt-mills-elementary-school/55517"}