{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy","outOfStateSupporters":44.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9755227,"projectId":10017931,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the meaningful impact that adding cushions to our rug area has had on our Pre K special education classroom for 3 , 4 , and 5 year old students. What began as a simple effort to make circle time more comfortable has truly transformed the way our young learners participate and engage each day.\r\nFor many of our students, having a soft, defined seating space provides the sensory support they need to feel calm and secure. The cushions help them regulate their bodies, which leads to improved attention, smoother transitions, and greater participation during circle time activities. We have seen students settle more quickly, remain engaged for longer periods, and interact more confidently with peers and teachers.\r\nThe cushions have also encouraged independence and routine. Students take pride in choosing their spot, carrying their cushion, and caring for their space. These small steps build important early skills such as responsibility, self awareness, and organization.\r\nOverall, this project has made our classroom environment more inclusive, supportive, and developmentally appropriate for our diverse learners. The rug area has become a welcoming space where students feel comfortable, connected, and ready to learn together.\r\nThank you for supporting initiatives that enrich the daily experiences of our youngest learners. The cushions have made a noticeable difference, and we are grateful for the positive impact they continue to bring to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768584499779,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-circle-time-seating/10017931/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Circle Time Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Janet McLaughlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9755227"},{"teacherId":517291,"projectId":9446780,"letterContent":"We want to say thank you for supporting us by helping us get this project funded. My students and I are extremely grateful for how these cleaning supplies have helped us keep our classroom clean. At the beginning of the year, our rug was very dirty and with the carpet cleaner we began a new year with a clean carpet. It looked so much better afterward. Now we wait until the winter weather is no longer so that we can clean it again.\r\nThe wipes have also been wonderful! My students get wipes daily and clean off their desks and chairs. They love having the responsibility of helping one another keep the classroom clean.","fullyFundedDate":1752164001511,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-cleanup/9446780/","projectTitle":"Classroom Cleanup!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morantus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp517291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594067837398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/517291"},{"teacherId":517291,"projectId":9439587,"letterContent":"We truly appreciate you for helping us get this project funded. Thanks to these new resources my students have been able to practice their reading and math skills each week. \r\nDuring our small group reading instruction the students have been taught how to use the activities independently. Some of the students have been practicing matching the upper and lowercase letters. They have also enjoyed matching the beginning sounds to the pictures. \r\nIn our small group math instruction time, students have enjoyed using the addition and subtraction towers. They loved challenging each other. These are just some of the activities, but they have really enjoyed working with their peers to complete the learning activities.","fullyFundedDate":1760626637689,"projectUrl":"project/reading-and-math-fun/9439587/","projectTitle":"Reading and Math Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morantus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp517291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594067837398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/517291"},{"teacherId":10413394,"projectId":10043969,"letterContent":"My primary goal as a teacher is to provide my students with the gift of reading. I am a true believer that the better the reader, the more vivid their imagination is, the more likely they are to be ambitious, and the better chances of them having an outcome of success. \r\n\r\nIt has become popular over the years for students to read short passages and answer questions about what they have read. While this method of learning exposes to students to more topics, it does not allow students to develop the stamina of reading an entire novel. Students don't get the full experience of watching characters develop and the many twists and turns of a plot. Plus, they often forget details about short passages. \r\n\r\nBy continuing with the Hunger Games series, this will give my students to opportunity to watch as the protagonist faces many different antagonists as she develops throughout the unpredictable plot. In addition, students will have the opportunity to make connections to their own experiences as well as historical events and current events. I'm certain they will always remember their Hunger Games experience!","fullyFundedDate":1769303670563,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-readers-are-hungry-for-the-games/10043969/","projectTitle":"Hungry Readers are Hungry for The Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore-Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413394"},{"teacherId":517291,"projectId":9456860,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us get this project funded. We have been very busy in our classroom so far and these new resources were very helpful in keeping things together. \r\nWe started off this year using the pouches to store pencils and crayons for each student. The clear pouches made it easier for students to get the materials they needed during instruction. The mesh pouches were used to store books for each student to read daily. The poly envelopes stored some of the practice pages students used daily as well.\r\nThe poster bag has been great for storing all of our classroom posters. We also continue to use the quartz size bags for various activities done in the classroom. Thank you again and I hope that you will continue to support our future projects.","fullyFundedDate":1755981408059,"projectUrl":"project/getting-organized/9456860/","projectTitle":"Getting Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morantus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp517291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594067837398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/517291"},{"teacherId":517291,"projectId":9446931,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us get this project funded! It is has been such a great resource for our classroom. \r\nOur first adventure was to a farm! When students arrived to school that day, they each had a drawstring bag on their table. They were a bit confused, but when they looked inside, they all got very excited. Inside the bag was their lunch with wipes for the trip. It was explained to them that they would be carrying the bag on their back as we walked around the farm and then when it was time to eat they would then open the bag. They loved the idea of being in charge of their lunch. This was definitely a great way to have everything they needed in hand. A water bottle was also included in case they got thirsty throughout the trip.\r\nThese bags will be used for trips for the remainder of the school year and hopefully for the next year as well. Thank you so much again and I hope you will continue to support our future projects.","fullyFundedDate":1757423435567,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-our-environment/9446931/","projectTitle":"Exploring Our Environment!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morantus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp517291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594067837398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/517291"},{"teacherId":8253831,"projectId":6632593,"letterContent":"When we first dreamed of bringing music into every corner of our classroom, the idea of having a full set of ukuleles felt like a distant goal. Instruments are more than just tools for making sound—they are gateways to creativity, confidence, and community. Thanks to your generosity, that dream has become a reality. Today, our students walk into class and see a complete set of ukuleles waiting for them, ready to be strummed, explored, and loved.\r\n\r\nYour support has done more than purchase instruments; it has opened doors. For many of our students, this is their very first opportunity to hold an instrument of their own. The ukulele, with its approachable size and joyful tone, is the perfect starting point for young musicians. It invites experimentation, rewards persistence, and quickly builds a sense of accomplishment. Because of you, every child in our classroom can participate fully, without worrying about whether they have access to an instrument. That inclusivity is priceless.\r\n\r\nWe have already seen the impact. Students who were once hesitant to speak up are now leading the class in strumming patterns. Friendships are forming around shared practice sessions. The classroom hums with energy as students discover how music connects them not only to each other but also to the wider world. The ukuleles have become a symbol of possibility—proof that with the right tools, creativity flourishes.\r\n\r\nYour gift also ensures equity. In many schools, music programs are limited by resources, leaving some children behind. With a full set of ukuleles, we can guarantee that every student has the same chance to learn, grow, and shine. This is not just about music; it is about building confidence, teaching collaboration, and nurturing resilience. These are skills that will serve our students far beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nWe want you to know that your generosity will echo for years to come. Each strum, each chord, each song learned is a direct result of your kindness. Imagine the ripple effect: students discovering a lifelong love of music, families enjoying performances at home, communities enriched by the creativity of their youngest members. You have planted seeds that will continue to grow long after the last note fades.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our vision. Thank you for investing in our students. Thank you for making music accessible, joyful, and inclusive. Your support has transformed our classroom into a place where every child can feel the thrill of making music together.\r\n\r\nAs our students lift their ukuleles and begin to play, they are not just learning chords—they are learning that generosity creates opportunities, that community makes dreams possible, and that music has the power to unite us all. We are deeply grateful for your role in this journey.","fullyFundedDate":1662552103056,"projectUrl":"project/got-a-uke/6632593/","projectTitle":"Got A Uke?","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Falcon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8253831"},{"teacherId":3796009,"projectId":9641461,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous donation of art supplies to my classroom. I ask for supplies but often don't get the needed materials from my school or parents and your donation helps us have the basic materials to make our work fun, colorful, and beautiful with intricate details.\r\n\r\nMy students are so engaged when they get to use all of the different materials and it brings out their creativity and they are so proud of their work.\r\n\r\nThis year, we have used the materials for holiday projects, writing workshop, and centers. Thank you so much and know we are truly enjoying each item.\"","fullyFundedDate":1758224062581,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-supplies/9641461/","projectTitle":"Everyday Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fleming","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3796009_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472250336501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenfleming"},{"teacherId":3796009,"projectId":9327562,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous donation of art supplies to my classroom. I ask for supplies but often don't get the needed materials from my school or parents and your donation helps us have the basic materials to make our work fun, colorful, and beautiful with intricate details.\r\n\r\nMy students are so engaged when they get to use all of the different materials and it brings out their creativity and they are so proud of their work.\r\n\r\nThis year, we have used the materials for holiday projects, writing workshop, and centers. Thank you so much and know we are truly enjoying each item.\"","fullyFundedDate":1746978929723,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers-gift-certificate/9327562/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Certificate!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fleming","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3796009_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472250336501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenfleming"},{"teacherId":3796009,"projectId":9327476,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous donation of art supplies to my classroom. I ask for supplies but often don't get the needed materials from my school or parents and your donation helps us have the basic materials to make our work fun, colorful, and beautiful with intricate details.\r\n\r\nMy students are so engaged when they get to use all of the different materials and it brings out their creativity and they are so proud of their work.\r\n\r\nThis year, we have used the materials for holiday projects, writing workshop, and centers. Thank you so much and know we are truly enjoying each item.\"","fullyFundedDate":1750773661879,"projectUrl":"project/planting-flowers-for-spring/9327476/","projectTitle":"Planting Flowers For Spring!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fleming","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3796009_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472250336501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenfleming"},{"teacherId":3796009,"projectId":5565374,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous donation of art supplies to my classroom. I ask for supplies but often don't get the needed materials from my school or parents and your donation helps us have the basic materials to make our work fun, colorful, and beautiful with intricate details.\r\n\r\nMy students are so engaged when they get to use all of the different materials and it brings out their creativity and they are so proud of their work.\r\n\r\nThis year, we have used the materials for holiday projects, writing workshop, and centers. Thank you so much and know we are truly enjoying each item.\"","fullyFundedDate":1629392550212,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-art-supplies-for-kindergarten/5565374/","projectTitle":"Everyday Art Supplies for Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fleming","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3796009_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472250336501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenfleming"},{"teacherId":3796009,"projectId":5480398,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous donation of art supplies to my classroom. I ask for supplies but often don't get the needed materials from my school or parents and your donation helps us have the basic materials to make our work fun, colorful, and beautiful with intricate details.\r\n\r\nMy students are so engaged when they get to use all of the different materials and it brings out their creativity and they are so proud of their work.\r\n\r\nThis year, we have used the materials for holiday projects, writing workshop, and centers. 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