{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gallberry Farm Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3700495,"projectId":10134472,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our 3D printing program will continue giving students experiences that connect classroom learning to the technology used in real-world careers.\r\n\r\nStudents will have opportunities to take an idea from a digital design to a finished product—and learn everything that happens in between. They will measure, plan, print, evaluate results, troubleshoot problems, and make improvements when a design does not turn out as expected. These are the moments when some of the best learning happens.\r\n\r\nThe materials provided through this project will keep our printers running and allow more students to experience this technology firsthand. Along the way, they will build technical skills while also practicing patience, collaboration, time management, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nFor some students, this may be their first experience with digital design or advanced manufacturing. Your generosity is helping open that door and giving students the chance to discover skills, interests, and even future career possibilities they may not have known existed.","fullyFundedDate":1778681534552,"projectUrl":"project/layer-by-layer-career-by-career/10134472/","projectTitle":"Layer by Layer, Career by Career!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3700495_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469742557007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3700495"},{"teacherId":3700495,"projectId":10134190,"letterContent":"Next school year, our students will have the opportunity to take their 3D printing skills to the next level.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we will have the materials needed to keep our 3D printers running and give students consistent opportunities to design, prototype, test, and improve their work. Students will learn that successful 3D printing involves much more than pressing a button. They will measure carefully, troubleshoot failed prints, refine digital designs, check the quality of finished products, and manage projects from an idea to a completed creation.\r\n\r\nThese experiences will introduce students to skills used in engineering, advanced manufacturing, digital design, and other growing technical fields. Just as importantly, students will practice collaboration, patience, problem-solving, time management, and accountability.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us prepare for a school year filled with designing, creating, and plenty of trial and error. I cannot wait to see what our students create and watch their confidence grow as they realize that they are capable of using the same types of technology and skills found in real-world careers.","fullyFundedDate":1778682043018,"projectUrl":"project/precision-production-3d-printing-for/10134190/","projectTitle":"Precision & Production: 3d Printing for Career Readiness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3700495_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469742557007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3700495"},{"teacherId":5211635,"projectId":9939130,"letterContent":"A failed 3D print is not a failure in our classroom. It is a problem waiting to be solved.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students will continue having access to the materials needed to design, print, evaluate, and improve their creations. They will learn to look closely at what went wrong, adjust measurements and design specifications, and try again. That process builds the kind of patience and problem-solving skills that cannot always be taught through a traditional lesson.\r\n\r\nOur 3D printing program gives students an early look at the skills used in engineering, advanced manufacturing, digital design, and other technical careers. They are learning that creating a successful product takes planning, precision, teamwork, quality control, and sometimes several attempts.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping students move beyond simply using technology to understanding how it can be used to design, create, and solve real problems. These experiences will continue building their confidence and showing them that careers in STEM and technical fields are possibilities they can begin exploring right now.","fullyFundedDate":1779037753260,"projectUrl":"project/precision-production-3d-printing-for/9939130/","projectTitle":"Precision & Production: 3D Printing for Career Readiness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5211635_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537770787437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5211635"},{"teacherId":5211635,"projectId":10133916,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have the tools to bring their creativity to life through stop motion animation. The addition of a small LEGO set and smaller baseplates gives students even more possibilities for building characters, creating scenes, and designing sets for their original films.\r\n\r\nThese materials will make a big impact as students work together in production teams. They will have the opportunity to take on roles such as director, animator, set designer, editor, and project manager while learning how much planning and teamwork goes into creating even a short film. The LEGOs and baseplates will allow students to quickly build, adjust, and completely redesign their scenes as their stories develop.\r\n\r\nWhat looks like students playing and making movies is actually so much more. They will be communicating, problem-solving, managing projects, responding to feedback, and learning how to work toward a shared goal. Your support is giving students a creative way to explore real-world careers while building confidence and skills that will follow them far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778595010480,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-wait-move-the-lego-one/10133916/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera… Wait, Move the LEGO One Inch","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5211635_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537770787437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5211635"},{"teacherId":5211635,"projectId":10289332,"letterContent":"A new group of 5th graders will walk into our classroom next year, and I already know these bean bag chairs are going to be some of the most popular seats in the room!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, students will have comfortable spaces where they can curl up with a good book, work with a partner, focus on an assignment, or simply take a quiet moment to reset. Sometimes school life is just school \"life-n,\" and having the option to move away from a traditional desk can make a real difference in helping a student refocus and get ready to learn.\r\n\r\nI cannot wait to see students settle into these chairs with their books and find their favorite spots in the classroom. These bean bags will give students more choice and ownership over where they learn best while making our classroom feel warmer and more welcoming.\r\n\r\nI know my students are going to LOVE them. Thank you for helping create a classroom where students can feel comfortable, supported, and ready to do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1778970807268,"projectUrl":"project/bean-bags-for-big-kids-who-still-love-co/10289332/","projectTitle":"Bean Bags for Big Kids Who Still Love Cozy Corners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5211635_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537770787437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5211635"},{"teacherId":8947927,"projectId":10125893,"letterContent":"If you had walked into our classroom during geode day, you would have heard a lot of excitement.\r\n\r\nThere were cheers when a geode finally cracked open.\r\n\r\nThere were gasps when students saw the crystals inside.\r\n\r\nThere were students calling friends over to compare discoveries.\r\n\r\nAnd there were countless conversations about patterns, colors, textures, and why every geode looked different.\r\n\r\nWhat began as a hands-on science activity quickly became a lesson in observation, communication, and teamwork. Students worked together to examine their geodes and agate slices, compare evidence, and explain their thinking. They asked questions, challenged ideas respectfully, and helped one another notice details they may have missed on their own.\r\n\r\nThe crystals were beautiful, but the real impact was watching students become confident investigators. Your support created an experience that combined wonder, science, and collaboration in a way that students will remember long after the geodes are gone.","fullyFundedDate":1778698561505,"projectUrl":"project/dont-take-it-for-granite-lets-break/10125893/","projectTitle":"Don’t Take It for Granite — Let’s Break Some Geodes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8947927"},{"teacherId":8947927,"projectId":10125889,"letterContent":"\"Can I open another one?\"\r\n\r\nThat was probably the question I heard most during our geode investigation.\r\n\r\nThe moment students cracked open the geodes, the room filled with excitement. Students eagerly compared crystal formations, held their discoveries up to the light, and rushed to show classmates the sparkling treasures hidden inside. What looked like an ordinary rock on the outside became something fascinating on the inside, and students were amazed every single time.\r\n\r\nWhat I loved most was listening to the conversations that followed. Students naturally began comparing colors, textures, shapes, and crystal patterns. They debated which geodes were the most unique, pointed out evidence to support their observations, and asked thoughtful questions about how the crystals formed. The geodes became more than a science activity—they became a reason to wonder, discuss, and learn together.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students experienced the kind of science lesson they will remember for years. They did not just learn about minerals and crystal formations. They experienced the excitement of making a discovery with their own hands.","fullyFundedDate":1778856364064,"projectUrl":"project/cracking-geodes-growing-geniuses/10125889/","projectTitle":"Cracking Geodes & Growing Geniuses","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8947927"},{"teacherId":8947927,"projectId":10121622,"letterContent":"The anticipation was almost as exciting as the investigation itself. Students could not wait to crack open their geodes and discover what was hidden inside.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our geology leadership lab became an unforgettable learning experience. The students had SO much fun carefully breaking open the rocks and seeing the beautiful crystals hidden inside. There were gasps, cheers, and lots of excited conversations as students compared their geodes and shared their discoveries with teammates. The geodes were absolutely beautiful, and many students were amazed that something so ordinary on the outside could contain something so incredible within.\r\n\r\nWhile students were having fun, they were also practicing observation, communication, and scientific thinking. They described patterns, compared crystal formations, discussed evidence, and helped one another make observations. Your support helped turn a science lesson into a memorable experience that students will be talking about long after the geodes were opened.","fullyFundedDate":1778691767486,"projectUrl":"project/were-just-here-to-break-stuff-for-scie/10121622/","projectTitle":"We’re Just Here to Break Stuff (For Science!)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8947927"},{"teacherId":10365141,"projectId":10230875,"letterContent":"The best science lessons often begin with a simple question: \"What is that?\"\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my first graders will have tools that encourage those questions every day. With magnifying glasses in hand, students will be able to slow down, observe carefully, and discover details they might otherwise miss. Instead of simply hearing about science concepts, they will experience them firsthand.\r\n\r\nThe bird specimens and fox skull will spark endless curiosity as students investigate feathers, nests, eggs, bones, and animal adaptations. These real-world materials help students make connections between what they learn in books and what they can actually see and touch.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping create a classroom where curiosity is celebrated. Students will build observation skills, vocabulary, confidence, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world as they learn to look more closely and think more deeply about the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1778763794229,"projectUrl":"project/birds-beaks-predators-and-first-grade/10230875/","projectTitle":"Birds, Beaks, Predators, and First Grade Investigators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sibley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10365141"},{"teacherId":3304916,"projectId":10294384,"letterContent":"The excitement surrounding our media center transformation has been incredible. Students, parents, and teachers are all eager to see the new learning spaces come together, and these activity tables are a major part of that vision.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our media center will become a more flexible, collaborative, and inclusive space next year. These tables will allow students to gather for STEM challenges, robotics activities, coding projects, science investigations, and makerspace experiences in ways that encourage teamwork and communication. The clover-shaped design naturally brings students together to share ideas, solve problems, and learn from one another.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, these tables will help us better serve all learners, including our students with disabilities. The flexible layout will allow us to create accessible pathways, adaptive workspaces, and comfortable learning environments where every student can participate fully. Your support is helping us create a media center where students feel welcomed, valued, and excited to learn. We cannot wait to see the impact these tables will have on our students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1779059262661,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-stem-success-for-every-lear/10294384/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into STEM Success for Every Learner!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3304916_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455330270716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-s-williams03"},{"teacherId":10445044,"projectId":10126512,"letterContent":"These drawing books have become much more than art resources in our classroom—they have become tools for collaboration, problem-solving, and confidence building.\r\n\r\nMany students are eager to be creative but often worry about making mistakes. The step-by-step format of these books helps students see that every drawing starts with simple shapes and can be improved through practice. As they work through the books, students learn perseverance, attention to detail, sequencing, and spatial reasoning skills. They also strengthen fine motor skills while building confidence in their ability to create something they are proud of.\r\n\r\nReading and learning in our classroom is highly interactive. We use a coaching model where students support one another's growth. These books fit perfectly into that approach. During drawing activities, students work with partners, taking turns as the \"coach\" and the \"artist.\" Instead of looking to the teacher for every answer, they ask thoughtful questions, explain steps, give encouragement, and help one another troubleshoot challenges.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding outcomes has been watching hesitant students become leaders. Students who were once afraid to draw are now confidently showing classmates how to break a picture into smaller shapes and manageable steps. Others who may struggle during traditional academic activities have found success through drawing and have eagerly stepped into coaching roles. The excitement is contagious as students celebrate each other's progress and proudly share their finished creations.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are learning that mistakes are part of the process, growth comes through practice, and creativity flourishes when we support one another. Thank you for helping provide resources that inspire confidence, collaboration, and joyful learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1773310985354,"projectUrl":"project/draw-it-like-you-coach-it/10126512/","projectTitle":"Draw It Like You Coach It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carmona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10445044"},{"teacherId":5393206,"projectId":10256716,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our media center will be able to add books that students are already excited to read. As a teacher, I know which titles students ask for, talk about, and recommend to their friends, and these books are exactly the kind that keep students coming back for more.\r\n\r\nBooks like Pets Rule!, Disaster Squad, Mister Shivers, and The Adventure Friends will give students stories filled with humor, mystery, suspense, adventure, and fast-paced excitement. These are the kinds of books that help students feel successful because they are fun, approachable, and hard to put down.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping students build reading stamina, confidence, and a stronger reading identity. 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