{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"George W Nebinger Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2049590,"projectId":9460940,"letterContent":"When the new music stand storage cart arrived, there was a collective sigh of relief from everyone who uses our auditorium and stage space. From drama club rehearsals to talent show performances and instrumental music lessons, our stage is constantly in use—and the clutter of music stands had become a safety hazard and a constant source of frustration. This simple addition brought immediate organization and efficiency, creating a much cleaner, safer, and more welcoming environment for all.\r\n\r\nOur instrumental music teachers, who only visit once a week, were especially pleased by this thoughtful upgrade. They no longer have to spend precious teaching time untangling stands or clearing a path to set up. Now, the cart keeps everything in place, and it's easy for students and staff to help with setup and cleanup. It has improved not only the functionality of the space but also the sense of care and collaboration across programs.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous support, our performance space now reflects the creativity and pride of the students and staff who use it. Your donation made a real and lasting difference—thank you for helping us make our shared space safer, more organized, and more inspiring!","fullyFundedDate":1752586422162,"projectUrl":"project/encore-for-organization-a-cart-for-our/9460940/","projectTitle":"Encore for Organization: A Cart for Our Music Stands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2049590_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499273023678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missgrace"},{"teacherId":2049590,"projectId":9137746,"letterContent":"When our ChompSaw Maker Bundles arrived, my students lit up with excitement. Many had never seen tools like these before, and the idea that they could use real maker tools to cut and build with cardboard created an instant buzz in the room. We've only just begun to experiment with them, starting with simple practice cuts and small construction challenges, but even in these early moments students are already discovering how much easier and more precise their work can be. One student proudly held up a perfectly cut curved shape and said, \"I've never been able to do this before!\"\r\n\r\nEven in this introductory phase, I can already see students' confidence growing. They're eager to dive into bigger, more complex ideas and keep asking when they can start building sculptures, prototypes, and cardboard inventions. Students who once hesitated to construct with cardboard are now the first to pick up the tools and explore what they can make.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include a series of hands-on projects, collaborative sculptures, wearable cardboard art, and simple prototypes, that students are already excitedly planning in their sketchbooks. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have the tools and inspiration to dream bigger, experiment more boldly, and step into the role of makers and young designers. Thank you for helping spark this new creative journey!","fullyFundedDate":1742920247474,"projectUrl":"project/cut-create-innovate-bringing-chompsaw/9137746/","projectTitle":"Cut, Create, Innovate: Bringing ChompSaw to Our Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2049590_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499273023678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missgrace"},{"teacherId":10078211,"projectId":9750080,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations that funded my Learning Through Play project. My students love the magnetic letter boards, and often choose them to play with even during free time. They are flying through their letter recognition and letter writing goals with these new additions to our classroom. Not only are my students learning their letters, numbers, and colors with the many magnetic boards, they are working on motor skills and problem solving skills, while having fun at the same time. I appreciate your interest and donations towards my project, and thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1760216447994,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9750080/","projectTitle":"Learning through play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lutzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10078211_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758581506057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10078211"},{"teacherId":2049590,"projectId":9264632,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our art room! My students and I have already put the table covers and tray racks to work, and they've made such a noticeable difference in our daily routines. The table covers have been especially helpful during messy painting days. Instead of spending extra time scrubbing tables and dealing with dried paint, students can quickly wipe down their workspace and transition to the next activity with ease. Clean-up has become smoother, faster, and far less stressful for everyone, which means more time spent creating and less time worrying about the mess.\r\n\r\nThe new tray racks have been a total game changer for set-up. I can prep an entire class's supplies ahead of time, store the trays neatly on the rack, and roll it right up to each table. Students love the independence of having everything they need right in front of them, and I love how much instructional time it saves. After class, I simply roll the racks back over, collect the trays, and we're ready for the next group. The wheels are an added bonus I didn't know I needed!\r\n\r\nAs we continue working on our current projects—especially those involving paint and mixed media—these organizational tools will support students in staying engaged, respecting materials, and working confidently. Thank you for helping us create a classroom environment where creativity can thrive without chaos!","fullyFundedDate":1746482576787,"projectUrl":"project/table-savers-project-keepers-tools-fo/9264632/","projectTitle":"Table Savers & Project Keepers: Tools for Creative Chaos","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2049590_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499273023678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missgrace"},{"teacherId":2049590,"projectId":9261867,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! At the beginning of this school year, my students used the new folders and Prang markers to design and personalize their very own art folders. We talked about symbolism, color choice, pattern, and identity, and students took such pride in making something that reflected who they are as artists. When I first introduced the markers and folders, their faces lit up—they were excited to see bright, rich colors and eager to begin creating. The room buzzed with joy and focus as students sketched, planned, and proudly showed one another their designs.\r\n\r\nThe Prang markers have been wonderful additions to our art room. Students love how bold and smooth the colors are, and they've been able to use them not only on their folders, but during sketchbook warm-ups and small illustration projects. Because each folder has two pockets, students are able to keep their sketches, assessment sheets, and reference materials neatly organized right from the start of the year. This has already helped them build better work habits and feel confident about managing their own creative process.\r\n\r\nNext, my students will use these folders throughout the year to collect works-in-progress and reflection sheets for upcoming lessons on color, pattern, and storytelling through art. Thanks to your generosity, they're beginning the year feeling capable, prepared, and proud—and that sense of ownership is already showing in the quality of their work. We appreciate you helping us make our art room a place of creativity, joy, and organization!","fullyFundedDate":1746743719266,"projectUrl":"project/organize-and-colorize-helping-young-art/9261867/","projectTitle":"Organize and Colorize: Helping Young Artists Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2049590_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499273023678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missgrace"},{"teacherId":2049590,"projectId":9137698,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our art room! When the new paint cups and supplies arrived, the excitement was instant. Students were thrilled by the rich, gorgeous colors of the new paints, and I was just as thrilled by how much the new paint cups have helped keep everything organized and clean. With color-coded lids that match each table, students are now taking greater responsibility for setup and cleanup. The system keeps water contained, brushes rinsed properly, and paint distributed neatly, making our art time smoother and more focused.\r\n\r\nBecause each table manages its own color-coded set, the paint cups have stayed remarkably clean and well-maintained. This structure has encouraged accountability and teamwork, allowing students to take pride in caring for shared materials. The new paints themselves have been a dream to use; smooth, vibrant, and full of life. Students have already created stunning ombré study paintings and richly layered textured papers, exploring color blending and depth like never before.\r\n\r\nTheir artwork is more expressive, their process more mindful, and our art room has never felt so full of color and possibility, all thanks to your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1742949100878,"projectUrl":"project/a-splash-of-color-bringing-paint-to-our/9137698/","projectTitle":"A Splash of Color: Bringing Paint to Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2049590_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499273023678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missgrace"},{"teacherId":1523757,"projectId":9282742,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generous donation. My students absolutely loved receiving these new books. They were so excited when they saw all of them arrive!!! These books have become very instrumental with increasing my classes interest in reading. We are now able to have books on various reading levels that connect to our new ELA curriculum, allowing all my students, no matter their reading level, the ability to read these texts.\r\n\r\nThis has increased their motivation and joy for reading. My independent reading block has become a lot more delightful for all my students. They are so engrossed with new books, they even ask to take them to read during lunch and recess! Once again thank you so much for your donation and I wanted you to know what a profound positive impact you have all had towards my student's motivation for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1746585393820,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-through-books/9282742/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1523757_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551465313022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-p-nebinger"},{"teacherId":5605282,"projectId":9566852,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well. On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our **\"Beautiful Basics!\"** project on DonorsChoose. Because of your contribution, our class now has access to essential tools that will transform learning in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour gift helped us obtain:\r\n\r\n* A **$100 gift card** for Teachers Pay Teachers resources\r\n* Skin-tone colored pencils and assorted colored pencils\r\n* Graph grid paper\r\n* Storage pencil pouches\r\n* Tissues (to keep us comfortable during class)\r\n\r\nWith these supplies in hand, students can more fully engage in math and science lessons. They'll be able to visualize concepts, experiment, draw precise diagrams, check their own work, and collaborate with peers. These \"basics\" — for many taken for granted — will especially make a difference for students who don't always have access to such materials at home.\r\n\r\nEvery time a student reaches for a colored pencil or lays out a graph, they will be reminded that someone believed in their potential. That belief matters — it builds confidence, engagement, and hope.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to invest in *our* classroom. Your generosity is not just a gift of materials — it is a gift of possibility and dignity to each child. I look forward to the many ways your kindness will ripple out, enriching lives far beyond the walls of our room.","fullyFundedDate":1755034066590,"projectUrl":"project/beautiful-basics/9566852/","projectTitle":"Beautiful Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5605282_orig.jpg?crop=709,709,x0,y276&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651184666531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-walker-3"},{"teacherId":2449916,"projectId":9579245,"letterContent":"My students and I are so thankful for the storage containers and organizers provided through this project. With the new board game cases and file boxes, our classroom games and math activities are neatly stored and easy to access. The desktop paper tray has helped keep our shared materials organized, reducing clutter and saving time during transitions.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited to see how neat and professional our classroom now looks, and several commented that it feels \"like a real game library.\" Because of these organizers, I've been able to introduce more small-group math games without worrying about lost pieces or messy cleanup. These materials are helping us build responsibility, keep resources in great condition, and create a learning environment where every minute can be focused on engaging with math.","fullyFundedDate":1757423426964,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/9579245/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pauline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2449916_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692719001221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-pauline"},{"teacherId":2449916,"projectId":9362989,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled to receive their own academic planners for the year. In middle school, learning how to stay organized and manage time is just as important as mastering math skills, and these planners give my students a concrete tool to track assignments, tests, and goals. They immediately began writing in upcoming due dates and enjoyed having a space that belongs just to them.\r\n\r\nBecause of these planners, I've been able to integrate lessons on executive functioning into my math classroom. Students now check their planners daily, set short-term goals, and reflect on their progress. This has improved responsibility and independence, and I've seen students take more ownership of their learning. These planners are helping us build habits that will support success far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1752239754739,"projectUrl":"project/organized-for-excellence/9362989/","projectTitle":"Organized for Excellence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pauline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2449916_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692719001221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-pauline"},{"teacherId":2449916,"projectId":9218259,"letterContent":"When my students saw the new loveseat, nightstand, and Bunjo chair in our classroom, they were thrilled. These pieces transformed a corner of our math room into a welcoming and comfortable space where students can collaborate, read, or work independently. The Bunjo chair especially has become a favorite for group problem solving, and the loveseat is often used during partner projects.\r\n\r\nThe furniture has made our classroom feel more inviting and flexible, and students now have options in how they learn. This choice has boosted their engagement and focus during math lessons. With these additions, I've been able to foster a classroom culture that is both productive and joyful, where students feel valued and eager to participate each day.","fullyFundedDate":1746917391619,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-refresh/9218259/","projectTitle":"Classroom Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pauline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2449916_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692719001221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-pauline"},{"teacherId":2449916,"projectId":9195927,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for the classroom essentials provided through this project. The pre-sharpened pencils have made transitions smoother, especially during problem-solving activities where every minute counts. The crayons have already been used in a collaborative project where students created \"math storyboards\" to illustrate scale drawings and transformations, making abstract concepts more visual and engaging. Tissues and paper towels may seem simple, but they ensure we can maintain a clean, comfortable, and respectful learning space—which is so important in middle school classrooms.\r\n\r\nWhen my 7th and 8th graders first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate—several commented on the mountain of crayons and how they couldn't wait to use them for a math-art connection. Having access to high-quality supplies has boosted their sense of ownership and pride in their work. As we move forward, my students will continue applying these resources in lessons that emphasize creativity, problem solving, and clear communication. For example, our next step is a group project where students design scale models of classrooms and explain their reasoning. 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