{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Esther Bennett Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9386303,"projectId":10010751,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! Because of you, my students now have tools that are making a huge difference in both our organization and motivation each day.\r\n\r\nWe are using the clipboards daily for small-group work, independent practice, and math rotations. Having a clipboard for each student has made it so much easier for them to work anywhere in the room while staying focused and organized. The group supply holders have also transformed our classroom routines — each table now has easy access to scissors, glue, and colored pencils, which saves time and helps students take more responsibility for their materials.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new supplies and incentive rewards, their faces absolutely lit up! They were so excited to have their own clipboards and could not wait to use them. The pop-its and snack rewards have become powerful motivators, encouraging positive behavior, teamwork, and effort. Students are working harder and supporting one another as they strive to earn rewards together.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we are now moving into more structured small-group learning and project-based activities. Students are using their clipboards to solve multi-step math problems, write responses during reading groups, and complete collaborative projects with their table teams. The organized supply stations are helping lessons run more smoothly and giving us more time for learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a more engaging, positive, and organized classroom environment. My students feel proud of their space and excited to learn each day — and that is all because of you.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768324146342,"projectUrl":"project/clip-create-and-celebrate-learning/10010751/","projectTitle":"Clip, Create, and Celebrate Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9386303"},{"teacherId":8640151,"projectId":10022409,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my first graders are learning through play, connection, and confidence every single day. The math and phonics games you provided have made foundational skills hands-on and engaging, helping students practice concepts while collaborating, problem-solving, and having fun. I've seen increased participation, stronger skills, and growing confidence—especially from students who were previously hesitant learners.\r\n\r\nThe social-emotional learning kits have also had a powerful impact on our classroom community. Students are learning how to identify emotions, show empathy, manage frustration, and work through challenges together. These tools have helped create a calmer, kinder, and more supportive learning environment where students feel safe to take risks and support one another.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where academic growth and emotional well-being go hand in hand. Your support truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768714736345,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-first-grade-succes/10022409/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning for First Grade Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8640151_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699905640131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8640151"},{"teacherId":9421801,"projectId":10011051,"letterContent":"The 3D printer has been an exciting addition to our classroom because it serves as a powerful motivational tool for students. While many donors may be familiar with technology in the home, in our classroom this technology is used to encourage positive behaviors that support learning. Students earn the opportunity to use the 3D printer by consistently demonstrating responsibility, effort, and cooperation. This approach helps create a focused, respectful learning environment where students are motivated to do their best each day.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about the 3D printer is the opportunity to earn access to something unique. Being able to design and print small items is a highly valued reward, and students are genuinely enthusiastic about working toward it. Because access is earned rather than guaranteed, the printer feels special and motivating. It has become a goal students talk about, plan for, and take pride in achieving.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled with motivation have responded especially well to this incentive. Students who may not always be excited by traditional rewards are highly engaged by the chance to use the 3D printer. As a result, these students have shown improved behavior, greater accountability, and increased effort in their daily work. We are extremely thankful for this donation, as it has helped us positively influence student behavior and create a more productive classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768536212809,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-students-create-and-design/10011051/","projectTitle":"Help Our Students Create and Design","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Angella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9421801_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732309525889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9421801"},{"teacherId":9367076,"projectId":8026503,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate the help my donors gave to my classroom. I was able to purchase several math games for my class which we use as a fun way to practice and review the math skills we have learned in 4th grade. Math can be a boring subject for some atudents, and any way that I can make math more engaging or enjoyable, I try do it. These math games are a fun way to do just that. These games will continue to be a fun and engaging way for my students to work on math for many years to come. Thank you for the help with my class project.","fullyFundedDate":1699935462713,"projectUrl":"project/mr-nelsons-awesome-4th-grade/8026503/","projectTitle":"Mr. Nelson's Awesome 4th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367076"},{"teacherId":8119333,"projectId":9505267,"letterContent":"My students are enjoying their chairs. They get to use it for technology time as well as reading time. If my students get their work done, they know they can quietly go to one of those seats and read. I also pick sticks, with my students names, during technology time. Whoever I pick, gets to sit on the chairs. \r\nThey're always looking forward to sitting on the chairs. My students think they're cool and comfortable. Some have even asked if they can sit there the whole time they're in class. \r\nThank you for making this happen.","fullyFundedDate":1754029045852,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-smiles/9505267/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lobato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8119333_orig.jpg?crop=637,637,x45,y113&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658013791019","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ruth-lobato"},{"teacherId":9397879,"projectId":9271980,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. My treasure box is fully stocked with lots of options. My class is doing so well with following rules and expectations at the start of this new school year. They are so excited for Friday to spend the points they earned throughout the week on a fun item from the treasure box. I am so appreciative of your donation and allowing me to give the kids something to look forward to and feel proud that they have earned something special. The play-doh is the most popular item!","fullyFundedDate":1746785586587,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box-fun/9271980/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Good","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9397879_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702773309897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9397879"},{"teacherId":8135198,"projectId":8628252,"letterContent":"Our school has recently been working really hard to become a 1:1 school for technology so there is one iPad or laptop for every child at our school. We use our iPads everyday and the kids are beyond thrilled to have new headphones and bags to use with them. They love having special color headphones that are just theirs.\r\n\r\nThese headphones and bags have made it possible for students to independently get their materials and start working. They have helped them become more responsible. I cannot even describe the excitement the kids had when I told them we were getting new colored headphones. Thank you so much for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1731529260961,"projectUrl":"project/if-you-give-a-classroom-headphones/8628252/","projectTitle":"If You Give a Classroom Headphones...","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ralph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8135198"},{"teacherId":8169124,"projectId":8980807,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the writing supplies and pencil sharpeners. Having access to quick, smooth operating pencil sharpeners has been a game changer during writing and work time. I can easily sharpen pencils during recess or my lunch time and have them ready to go for our next activity.\r\n\r\nThe students are also really enjoying the pink crayons, as ours were always somehow missing. They recently got to use the pink crayons to color in their bunny ears on their Easter baskets and their pigs for \"The Three Little Pigs\" writing project. No more searching for pink crayons or sharpened pencils. 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