{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eichold - Mertz School Math & Science","outOfStateSupporters":56.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10486197,"projectId":10340367,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my first-grade classroom! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has helped provide resources that I would not have been able to provide on my own. One of the most helpful resources has been our printer, which allows me to create copies, morning work, coloring pages, learning activities, and other materials that support my students throughout the school day. Having access to these resources helps me make learning more engaging and gives my students additional opportunities to practice the skills we are learning.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited when they get to see materials that were created specifically for them. The ability to provide hands-on activities, fun learning pages, and classroom resources has made our learning environment more exciting. I have also been able to provide snacks for students who may not have one, which is especially meaningful because it allows them to feel cared for and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nAs a first-year teacher, having the support of generous donors has taken some of the financial pressure off of providing the resources my students need. Your support is helping me create a classroom where my students can learn, grow, feel supported, and enjoy coming to school each day. 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They take ownership of it, they record their work in their very own leadership notebook, and they show up for their classmates every day. One student takes attendance, writes down who is absent, and brings that list to me each morning. Another manages our classroom materials. Another leads our morning meeting. The list goes on and on.\r\n\r\nThese badges and notebooks are more than supplies. They are the first time many of these children have been told: you are a leader, and this classroom needs you. That message sticks.\r\nThank you for believing in 7-year-old leaders. 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Your gift made that possible for every student in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in these kids. It means more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1775251507811,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-toolkits-for-lifelong-lear/10171317/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math Toolkits for Lifelong Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adams Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8638679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661564625632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8638679"},{"teacherId":8638679,"projectId":9655431,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating prizes to my classroom. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your donation of prizes to our classroom has meant so much more than I can fully put into words, but I am going to try.\r\n\r\nWe run a classroom economy in our room. 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They were smiling, clapping, and cheering with joy!\r\n\r\nWe started by learning a simple song about a cobbler, added the xylophone part, and then learned a rap that we layered between the original sections. Suddenly, we had created an ABA form, or pattern, which the students found fascinating. We had so much fun learning it that, unfortunately, I kept forgetting to take pictures of the students playing!\r\n\r\nYour gift of this additional xylophone, with its removable bars, is allowing my students to become confident, creative musicians who truly understand what they are doing — not simply echoing — and I cannot thank you enough for that!","fullyFundedDate":1776100159655,"projectUrl":"project/music-is-steam-help-add-a-xylophone-to/10188351/","projectTitle":"Music is STEAM: Help Add a Xylophone to Our Classroom","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":10164063,"letterContent":"What does it mean for students to have xylophones on stands instead of sitting on the floor? 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Having these adjustable rolling stands is making a meaningful difference in the daily lives of my young musicians, improving both comfort and focus, and creating a more active music-making experience.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous support of this project and for investing in my students and their musical growth.","fullyFundedDate":1775433955618,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-get-our-xylophones-off-the-floor/10164063/","projectTitle":"Help Me Get Our Xylophones Off the Floor Part 1","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":10191539,"letterContent":"My students have been exploring music on our Orff xylophones over the past several lessons, and the joy on their faces has been truly unforgettable. Watching them successfully play a piece of music—and then light up as they begin creating their own layers to \"take it to the next level\"—reminds me why this work matters so much. Every moment of preparation behind the scenes becomes worth it when I see their confidence grow.\r\n\r\nEven my first graders are able to create their own beautiful and imaginative music. By removing the unnecessary bars from the xylophones, we're able to simplify the instruments, helping them focus, feel successful, and avoid frustration. It opens the door for every child to experience the pride of making music.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity in providing another xylophone, one more student can now fully participate for the entire class period. That may seem like a small change, but in our classroom, it makes a world of difference. You are giving my students more than just an instrument—you are giving them confidence, creativity, and a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful and lasting impact on my students' musical journeys, both now and for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1776684859071,"projectUrl":"project/music-is-steam-adding-another-classroom/10191539/","projectTitle":"Music is STEAM: Adding Another Classroom Xylophone (Part Two)","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":8638679,"projectId":10114188,"letterContent":"What a gift! Those six rolling chairs have completely transformed our small group space. It is now the kind of table people actually want to pull up to. There is something about having the right seat that makes everyone feel welcome and settled, and you made that possible.\r\n\r\nOur group has needed this for a while, and the fact that you saw that need and stepped up to meet it means more than we can say. The space feels inviting now in a way it simply did not before, and that is entirely because of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for thinking of us. Every time our group gathers around that table, your kindness will be part of the moment. We are so grateful to have someone like you in our corner.","fullyFundedDate":1776452391807,"projectUrl":"project/wheels-of-learning-rolling-chairs-for-s/10114188/","projectTitle":"Wheels of Learning: Rolling Chairs for Small Group Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adams Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8638679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661564625632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8638679"},{"teacherId":8470982,"projectId":7698488,"letterContent":"Our students have been actively using the new math games to build their understanding of key concepts like number sense, strategy, and problem-solving. One memorable moment came during a small-group activity where students used a game focused on multiplication and patterns. As they played, they began to recognize relationships between numbers and developed strategies to improve their scores, all while collaborating and explaining their thinking to one another. The games created a space where students felt comfortable taking risks, learning from mistakes, and celebrating progress, turning math practice into an engaging and meaningful experience.\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate—they were eager to explore and couldn't wait to get started. Many who are usually hesitant about math jumped right in, showing curiosity and enthusiasm. Moving forward, students will continue using these games as part of rotating math centers, while also beginning a project where they design their own math games based on skills they've learned. This next step will challenge them to apply their understanding creatively, think critically about rules and structure, and deepen their overall mathematical thinking.","fullyFundedDate":1693423309677,"projectUrl":"project/math-fun/7698488/","projectTitle":"Math Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mabien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8470982_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688702388309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8470982"},{"teacherId":6862518,"projectId":10135600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my music classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to a variety of books that bring music and literacy together in meaningful and exciting ways.\r\n\r\nMany of the books you provided are already making a difference during our lessons. 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