{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eichold - Mertz School Math & Science","outOfStateSupporters":55.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3204585,"projectId":10504795,"letterContent":"Thank you for making my Science in My Hands project a success! Because of your generosity, my elementary students have folders they can use to organize and preserve their Science Lab work throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nIn our science lab, students participate in hands-on investigations, engineering challenges, and activities that encourage them to ask questions, solve problems, and think like scientists. These folders provide a dedicated place for students to keep their investigation sheets, drawings, data, engineering designs, and reflections. They will help students stay organized while building a collection of work that demonstrates their learning and growth over time.\r\n\r\nHaving a place to save their work also encourages students to take ownership of their learning. They can revisit previous investigations, reflect on challenges they have overcome, and recognize how their scientific thinking has developed. These simple supplies help reinforce the idea that every question, observation, and attempt at solving a problem is a valuable part of learning.\r\n\r\nYour support makes a difference in our science lab by helping students stay organized, take pride in their work, and celebrate their progress as young scientists and engineers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and supporting their curiosity, creativity, and love of learning. 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We are truly grateful for your willingness to contribute to making this special day possible for our students.\r\n\r\nThe chips, novelty treats, flavored ice popsicles, and juices added so much excitement and fun to our celebration. The students enjoyed sharing snacks, choosing their favorite treats, and spending time together with their classmates.","fullyFundedDate":1777992155307,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-the-year-class-party/10249262/","projectTitle":"End of the Year Class Party","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5453085_orig.jpg?crop=4672,4672,x0,y747&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777638652096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5453085"},{"teacherId":6862518,"projectId":10211623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us add more two tabletop stands to our music room! When my students walked in and saw them lined up in a row with instruments on top, ready to be played, they were so excited! They couldn't wait to try them out. Even though they are children who are used to sitting on the carpet, hunching over small instruments gets uncomfortable fast. Now more of our barred instruments are lifted off the floor, so students can sit comfortably and play with good posture. They can focus on what matters most: making music together. Your generosity truly makes a difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1782938165382,"projectUrl":"project/xylophone-stands-needed-to-raise-the-pla/10211623/","projectTitle":"Xylophone Stands Needed to Raise the Playing Field","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foots","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6862518_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615908500922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/classroommusic1"},{"teacherId":6862518,"projectId":10361013,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Your support has added another soprano glockenspiel to our barred instrument collection. As an itinerant music teacher, I serve two schools each semester, and when possible, I bring some of my barred instruments for the students to play. Thanks to the generosity of this community, we now have enough soprano and alto instruments for students to share as they learn simple two-note songs.\r\n\r\nOne of my schools this year is new to me, and the students have never played barred instruments before. That makes them older beginners, but they are loving it! Being able to offer this opportunity, connect it to the science of sound (which blew their minds), and let them create their own music means more than you will ever know. We are forever grateful for the kindness and generosity of this community over the past several years as we have built this collection.","fullyFundedDate":1784032218886,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-our-bars-a-xylophone-for-every/10361013/","projectTitle":"We Love Our Bars - a Xylophone for Every Musician","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foots","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6862518_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615908500922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/classroommusic1"},{"teacherId":6862518,"projectId":10380314,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing us with another glockenspiel and a new book! I can't wait to see my students' faces when they explore the xylophones and glockenspiels for the first time. They'll learn all about high and low sounds, the proper way to hold the mallets, and how to bounce the mallets in the middle of the bars. It's such a fun experience, and it sets them up beautifully for first grade.\r\n\r\nMy kindergarten friends will also be singing a refrain to go along with the reading of their new book, \"The Mitten\", at our Winter Program in December. This will be the first public performance for many of them, and reading and singing along to a story will be a perfect way to calm their nerves.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness in supporting my project and my students. Your generosity means more than you will ever know!","fullyFundedDate":1787188031670,"projectUrl":"project/storytelling-with-musical-instruments/10380314/","projectTitle":"Storytelling with Musical Instruments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foots","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6862518_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615908500922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/classroommusic1"},{"teacherId":6862518,"projectId":10206722,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for believing in and supporting my rolling tabletop stand project. My students notice right away when new equipment arrives in our classroom, and they were so excited to see another tabletop stand. It lifts two more of our barred instruments off the floor. Even though though my students are children and are accustomed to sitting on the carpet, hunching over small instruments gets uncomfortable fast. Thanks to your generosity, two more students in every class can keep their focus on making music. Your kindness makes a real difference in our music room. We are so grateful and blessed to be a part of this community.","fullyFundedDate":1778234742603,"projectUrl":"project/get-our-xylophones-off-the-floor-part-2/10206722/","projectTitle":"Get Our Xylophones Off the Floor! Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foots","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6862518_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615908500922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/classroommusic1"},{"teacherId":6882461,"projectId":8363515,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our first-grade classroom! We are incredibly grateful for the new math manipulatives you provided for our students.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on materials will make learning math more engaging, meaningful, and fun. Our first graders will be able to use them to build number sense, explore addition and subtraction, understand place value, and develop problem-solving skills in a way that makes math come alive.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gives our students the opportunity to learn by doing, exploring, and discovering. These manipulatives will be used throughout the school year and will make a lasting impact on our students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create an exciting and supportive learning environment. We truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1715095135497,"projectUrl":"project/moving-on-upto-first-grade/8363515/","projectTitle":"Moving on up...to First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Knowles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6882461_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570653691331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6882461"},{"teacherId":6882461,"projectId":8142780,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of storage bins and a standing rolling desk for our classroom!\r\n\r\nThe storage bins have already made such a positive difference in helping us organize and declutter our classroom. Having a designated place for supplies, materials, and learning resources allows our classroom to feel more organized and inviting. It also makes it easier for our students to find what they need and helps us make the most of our learning space.\r\n\r\nThe standing rolling desk is another wonderful addition to our classroom. Its flexibility allows me to move around the room while teaching, assisting students, and facilitating learning activities. It has made our classroom more functional and adaptable to the needs of our students.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and for thinking about the everyday needs of our classroom. Your support helps create an organized, comfortable, and engaging environment where our students can learn and thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom and for supporting our students!","fullyFundedDate":1706785964654,"projectUrl":"project/my-besties-classroom/8142780/","projectTitle":"My Besties' Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Knowles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6882461_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570653691331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6882461"},{"teacherId":6882461,"projectId":8030567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks for our classroom!\r\n\r\nYour kindness means so much to our students and to me. Having snacks available helps our students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day. For some of our students, a simple snack can make a big difference in their ability to concentrate and participate in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Your support helps create a caring and supportive classroom environment where our students can feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for thinking of our classroom and for investing in our students. We truly appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1700237442962,"projectUrl":"project/hunger-a-real-school-issue/8030567/","projectTitle":"Hunger: A Real School Issue","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Knowles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6882461_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570653691331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6882461"},{"teacherId":6882461,"projectId":7965212,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Osmo learning tools to our kindergarten classroom!\r\n\r\nYour kindness has given our students an exciting and engaging way to learn, explore, and grow. The Osmo activities allow our young learners to practice important skills such as letter recognition, phonics, numbers, problem-solving, and creativity while having fun at the same time.\r\n\r\nOur kindergarten students are especially excited to use the Osmo during learning centers. They love the hands-on experience and the opportunity to learn through play and technology. Your generosity has helped make learning more interactive and meaningful for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the education of our youngest learners. Your support makes a difference every day, and we are truly grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1698680945922,"projectUrl":"project/rare-playing-while-learning/7965212/","projectTitle":"Rare: Playing While Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Knowles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6882461_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570653691331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6882461"},{"teacherId":9186828,"projectId":10309589,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my first-grade classroom and helping me secure essential supplies for my students. Your generosity means more than I can put into words. As a teacher, I know that having the right materials can make such a difference in the way students learn, participate, and feel about school. Because of your kindness, my students will have access to classroom essentials that will be used every day to support their learning and growth.\r\n\r\nOne of the supplies your generosity helped provide is anchor chart paper. Anchor charts are an important part of instruction in our classroom. They allow me to display important ideas, strategies, vocabulary, and examples in a way that students can easily see and refer back to throughout the day. First graders benefit from having visual reminders as they learn new concepts and develop their academic skills. These charts become helpful tools that students can look at independently when they need a little extra support. Your donation will help make our lessons more engaging, meaningful, and accessible for all of my students.\r\n\r\nSentence strips will also play an important role in our classroom, especially as my students continue developing their handwriting and writing skills. First grade is such an important year for building a strong foundation in literacy. Students are learning how to form letters correctly, write words and sentences, and communicate their ideas through writing. Having sentence strips available will give my students opportunities to practice their handwriting while working on spacing, letter formation, sentence structure, and writing fluency. These simple materials will be used in many hands-on learning activities throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThe paper pockets will be used to help organize and manage our classroom jobs. Classroom jobs give students a sense of responsibility and allow them to feel like an important part of our classroom community. My students will have opportunities to practice responsibility, independence, and teamwork as they complete their classroom jobs each day. The paper pockets will help us keep our job system organized while giving students a visual reminder of their responsibilities.\r\n\r\nAlthough these may seem like simple classroom supplies, they will have a meaningful impact on my students' everyday learning experiences. Your support helps me create a classroom where students have the materials they need to learn, practice new skills, stay organized, and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity reminds my students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed. I am incredibly grateful that you chose to support our classroom and invest in the education of my first graders.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a place where learning, creativity, responsibility, and growth can happen each day. Your kindness truly makes a difference, and my students and I are so thankful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1780050676439,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/10309589/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Falgout","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9186828_orig.jpg?crop=2100,2100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721761064897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9186828"},{"teacherId":9186828,"projectId":10309535,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom! The reading center is one of my students favorite places to be in my classroom and that is all thanks to you! It is my belief that every student deserves a comfy and cozy place to read. A safe place where they can put their nose in a book and travel to new places with their imagination. Now they have that place. 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