{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"East Rock Community Magnet School","outOfStateSupporters":42.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9106784,"projectId":9474750,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for choosing our class to support. My students and I are extremely grateful. Your kindness made a real difference for my students, giving them opportunities and resources that help them feel valued, motivated, and excited to learn. I requested many items to be used as rewards or incentives. These items have really been helpful in motivating my students to do better. \r\nWhen my students saw the prizes, they were so excited and it encouraged them to want to do a good job on their work. The prizes have truly helped my students, and I can't thank you enough for helping me purchase the types of items that students like and want. \r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and encouragement—you've made a lasting impact on our school.","fullyFundedDate":1755698381222,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-rewarding-literally/9474750/","projectTitle":"Learning is Rewarding- Literally!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9106784"},{"teacherId":3326440,"projectId":9539317,"letterContent":"I'm so grateful for your generosity and support! I used the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to get differentiated homework, fun learning centers, and supplies to create hands-on activities for my small groups. These materials have helped make learning more interactive, organized, and engaging for my students.\r\n\r\nI also purchased several pre-made centers that have been a huge help in reaching all learners. They allow my students to practice skills at their own level while staying motivated and excited to learn. It's been amazing to see how much more confident and independent they've become during center time.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a positive impact on my classroom and students' learning every day!","fullyFundedDate":1755175576146,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-engaging-learning-centers-for-k/9539317/","projectTitle":"Fun and Engaging Learning Centers for K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hebert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3326440_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448500902845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3326440"},{"teacherId":3326440,"projectId":9398510,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donations that are already making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students now have clipboards that help them stay focused during centers, big pencils that are just the right size for their little hands, and home-to-school folders that keep their work organized and help build responsibility. The eraser sleeves, dry erase markers, and erasers have made our writing and learning activities more fun and interactive. Even the name tags have helped us build a sense of belonging and community from day one.\r\n\r\nThese may seem like small items, but together they've made our days smoother, our routines easier, and our learning more engaging. It's amazing what a difference the right tools can make.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting our students. Your kindness has a real impact, and I am so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1750773698356,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/9398510/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hebert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3326440_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448500902845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3326440"},{"teacherId":7989573,"projectId":9297837,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a place where fun and purposeful play can happen every day without worry. The cleaning supplies you provided allow my students to dive into hands-on learning—like building with blocks, creating art, and working on sensory activities—knowing that we can quickly clean up and reset the space for the next adventure. Recently, after a lively building challenge with Legos, students eagerly used the wipes to sanitize the tables and organize materials, turning cleanup into part of the game. They were laughing, helping each other, and learning responsibility all at the same time.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the stocked shelves of supplies, their reactions were full of excitement. They couldn't wait to use them, not just because they made the classroom shine, but because they felt included in the process. Giving them the tools to keep their space safe has helped them connect responsibility with play, showing them that taking care of their environment is an important part of the learning experience.\r\n\r\nOur next steps build directly on this idea—encouraging more purposeful play that incorporates responsibility, teamwork, and independence. Whether it's cleaning up after messy art projects, wiping down toys after free play, or sanitizing shared math manipulatives, my students are practicing real-world skills in a playful, engaging way. Because of your kindness, fun in our classroom isn't just about enjoyment—it's also about learning how to care for ourselves, each other, and the space we share.","fullyFundedDate":1746785690642,"projectUrl":"project/learn-through-play/9297837/","projectTitle":"Learn Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trudden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7989573_orig.jpg?crop=723,723,x236,y166&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629164809546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7989573"},{"teacherId":7989573,"projectId":9282046,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is brighter, fresher, and more organized than ever! The cleaning supplies you provided have made a huge difference in keeping our learning space safe and welcoming. We've been using the disinfecting wipes, sprays, and paper towels daily—especially during transitions between lessons and after hands-on activities. For example, after a recent art project where students used paints and glue, they were so proud to help clean up their tables with the new supplies. It gave them a sense of responsibility and ownership over their classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the neatly stocked cleaning shelf, they were excited to be part of the process. Several of them asked, \"Can we help wipe the tables?\" and immediately volunteered to pitch in. For many of my students, having a clean and organized space makes it easier to focus and feel calm, and they could see how important these materials are for their learning environment.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next big step is continuing to build independence. The cleaning supplies allow my students to take on classroom jobs with confidence. Whether it's wiping down desks, sanitizing supplies, or keeping shared spaces neat, these tasks are helping them practice responsibility and teamwork. Because of your kindness, our classroom is not only a place for academics but also a space where life skills and pride in our environment are growing every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746785805030,"projectUrl":"project/a-healthy-and-clean-classroom/9282046/","projectTitle":"A Healthy and Clean Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trudden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7989573_orig.jpg?crop=723,723,x236,y166&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629164809546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7989573"},{"teacherId":1445835,"projectId":9183583,"letterContent":"I am so thankful and beyond overjoyed at having this project fulfilled. The students that I work with are very excited about our new supplies that will keep us organized! They are also ecstatic about our new rug! There are so many opportunities for students to be working in pairs during our intervention groups and this rug provides a comfortable and inviting work space!\r\n\r\nOur resources will be used during our daily group time. Students will be able to quickly grab their materials from our new prelabeled bags. They will also be able to utilize all of our materials from our table organizer. Having these materials organized will allow us to use every minute of our time together in a meaningful way!\r\n\r\nThank you again for funding this project. It truly is helping our small reading groups be organized! My students and I are grateful for all of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746574117636,"projectUrl":"project/ideal-reading-space-for-all-learners/9183583/","projectTitle":"Ideal Reading Space for ALL Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1445835"},{"teacherId":1550544,"projectId":9058575,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating towards this project!\r\nBecause of your support and generosity my students and I were able to get a professional grade shredder for my classroom to dispose of confidential documents concerning my special education students.\r\nHaving that level of confidentiality and being able to dispose of private information quickly is a load off of all of our minds.\r\nThe magnetic file holder is also the perfect place to hold many of my important documents.\r\nYour commitment to helping educators is commendable!","fullyFundedDate":1746795666902,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-in-confidentiality/9058575/","projectTitle":"Confidence in Confidentiality","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villanueva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1550544_orig.jpg?crop=206,206,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758217977613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-villanueva"},{"teacherId":1550544,"projectId":8192785,"letterContent":"Having the LiveScribe materials in my classroom has worked wonders for many of my students. They are able to work more independently and with more confidence!\r\nAt first they were skeptical and a bit hesitant to rely on a pen to help them with their assignments. \r\nIt has also been a learning curve for both them and myself as this technology is quite new to us.\r\nThank you so much for your support and generosity. Because of your donation, we were able to add this wonderful learning tool into my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1707152451733,"projectUrl":"project/livescribe-for-special-education-student/8192785/","projectTitle":"Livescribe for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villanueva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1550544_orig.jpg?crop=206,206,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758217977613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-villanueva"},{"teacherId":1550544,"projectId":7326163,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love the new headphones and computer mice to use alongside their Chromebooks!\r\nThey were so excited to receive these items to make their computer work more accessible and comfortable. Now the students who have text to speech accommodations can listen to passages and questions being read to them without the stigma of being singled out as different. We just tell the other students that the headphones help lessen outside noise while testing.\r\nBecause of your generosity, we have these wonderful items to utilize in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1683638221000,"projectUrl":"project/accessorizing-our-technology/7326163/","projectTitle":"Accessorizing Our Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villanueva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1550544_orig.jpg?crop=206,206,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758217977613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-villanueva"},{"teacherId":4093484,"projectId":8982034,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation for our classroom. My students are so excited for their STEM time and new and exciting ways they can be creative. We have STEM bucket time every Friday, a day that typically does not have a high attendance rate has increased since I introduced this time into our day. These are motivating for students to not only come to school, but to take better care of their classroom items as well.\r\nThe OOOs and AAAhs when the boxes were delivered to our classroom was heartwarming to say the least. Students have been able to collaborate in their designs. In addition to teamwork, this is also a time that students that don't typically get recognized for strength in other subjects can shine with their ideas. My class has students that are from other countries, some are hearing impaired, another does not speak at all, and during this time none of that matters. They get together and collaborate without a sound between them. They are able to create without words and find a common denominator between them when they create with these STEM items.\r\nWe will continue to have STEM buckets and challenges for the foreseeable future and are so thankful for your help in growing our STEM item collection.","fullyFundedDate":1733268645585,"projectUrl":"project/students-for-stem-and-problem-solving/8982034/","projectTitle":"Students for Stem and Problem Solving","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zollshan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4093484_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707049835838","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4093484"},{"teacherId":7989573,"projectId":9172756,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the boxes of new art supplies, their eyes lit up with pure excitement. They were eager to dig in, touching the soft pom poms, shaking the glitter jars, and exploring the colorful stacks of cardstock. The room was buzzing with ideas before we even began our first project—some wanted to make crowns, others wanted to create animals, and a few were already planning elaborate collages. It was such a joyful moment to see their enthusiasm and know that they finally had the materials they needed to bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nWe quickly put our new supplies to work in our art center. One of our first projects was creating \"All About Me\" posters, where each student used foam stickers, buttons, and other textured materials to design a board that represented their personality and interests. Not only did this allow students to express themselves artistically, but it also encouraged conversation, peer interaction, and confidence in sharing their work. These supplies have also become a staple during our weekly themed projects—whether it's building a fall tree from pinecones and colored paper or decorating paper plate masks for story retelling activities.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our art center is now a vibrant, inviting space where creativity thrives every day. My students have the freedom to explore, problem-solve, and collaborate in ways that simply weren't possible before. The next step for us is to expand these activities into cross-curricular learning—using art to reinforce math concepts like patterns, literacy skills like sequencing, and social skills like teamwork. Your donation has not just filled our shelves with supplies; it has filled our classroom with opportunities, inspiration, and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1745847041641,"projectUrl":"project/learning-and-crafting/9172756/","projectTitle":"Learning and Crafting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trudden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7989573_orig.jpg?crop=723,723,x236,y166&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629164809546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7989573"},{"teacherId":7989573,"projectId":8771587,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation to my Donor's Choose project. The project that I posted was to purchase sensory supplies for my special education classroom, specifically different colors of kinetic sand. The kinetic sand is used by the students every day, especially on the days when we are forced to have indoor recess.\r\n\r\nAll of the students love the sensory benefits of the sand. They are able to play with it, make molds and create buildings, and even spell words with it. 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