{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"George Washington Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":35.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10479806,"projectId":10196902,"letterContent":"They say that music is the universal langauge. As a music teacher I believe this whole heartedly. I have had the pleasure of teaching music for the last 22 years and I truly can say I absoutely love my job. As an educator we face different challenges through the years. For me, it has been funding and having the ability to do the \"extra fun things\" with my students. I have to say THANK YOU for allowing me the ability to make music more fun and inclusive for my students!\r\n\r\nWith the funding that you so graciously supplieed, I was able to create lessons that not only engaged my students, but help them to expolore music in ways they hadnt done before! I even had one student who enjoyed playing their boomwhacker instrument so much, they came to sign up for band this year because of it. \r\n\r\nI thank you for the impact that you have made on my students and myself. It truly helped to make my classroom a better place.","fullyFundedDate":1776439548120,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-deserves-to-be-heard/10196902/","projectTitle":"Every Child Deserves to be Heard","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dando","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10479806"},{"teacherId":10479589,"projectId":10195567,"letterContent":"In our math and science classroom, donations like our new headphones, individual whiteboards, puzzles, and hands-on activities have completely transformed how my 4th graders engage with complex, abstract concepts. While technology at home is often used for entertainment, in our room it serves as a powerful engine for personalized, inquiry-based learning. Using the new headphones, students access adaptive math programs that automatically adjust to their skill level, allowing advanced learners to jump into complex logic puzzles while others receive spoken-step instructions to master foundational skills. This \"focus bubble\" eliminates room noise during lab time, helping students listen to science instructional videos, interact with digital simulations, and work through STEM challenges without distraction.\r\n\r\nThe physical, tactile nature of these items is what excites my 4th graders the most. They light up when it is time to grab their personal whiteboards and fresh markers to brainstorm hypothesis diagrams or show their step-by-step mathematical work. Unlike paper and pencil, whiteboards feel dynamic and low-stakes—students can try a complex long-division strategy or map out an ecosystem, wipe away a quick mistake without anxiety, and hold up their work instantly for immediate teacher feedback. Combining these whiteboards with hands-on logic puzzles and physical math activities turns challenging problem-solving into a collaborative game that brings our curriculum directly off the textbook page and into their hands.\r\n\r\nThese resources have been a game-changer for specific groups of learners, especially those who previously struggled with traditional math anxiety or abstract science theory. Kinesthetic and visual thinkers who often felt disengaged during standard lectures have thrived using the whiteboards and spatial puzzles to map out data visually. Likewise, students who easily feel overwhelmed by classroom chatter have blossomed with the headphones, gaining the confidence to work independently through digital science investigations. By bridging digital tools with hands-on practice, these donations have given every student—regardless of their starting point—a fun, interactive pathway to think like a true mathematician and scientist.","fullyFundedDate":1776430524365,"projectUrl":"project/items-to-keep-a-classroom-learning/10195567/","projectTitle":"Items to keep a Classroom Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. George","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10479589"},{"teacherId":10479362,"projectId":10193430,"letterContent":"My classroom and I would love to thank you for donating materials and supplies for our unit on Simple Machines! Because of your generosity and help, each student was able to create a pulley system and a balloon powered car after learning about the types of simple machines and their functions. I can't even describe how much fun we had during this hands on experiment! Thank you once again for your support and generosity in helping my little engineers explore the world of Science. This was definitely an experience they will always remember!","fullyFundedDate":1776401051242,"projectUrl":"project/simple-machines-big-dreams/10193430/","projectTitle":"Simple Machines, Big Dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nerti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10479362_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777240966489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10479362"},{"teacherId":10471454,"projectId":10172689,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for your generous donation through DonorsChoose to fund our new calming corner in our Autistic Support classroom. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nThe new calming corner has quickly become an essential part of our classroom environment. Many of our students experience sensory overload, heightened anxiety, and difficulty regulating their emotions throughout the school day. Having a dedicated, safe space where they can go to decompress, self-regulate, and regain control of their emotions has been invaluable.\r\n\r\nSince remodeling the calming corner, we have seen students develop greater independence in managing their feelings and sensory needs. The space provides them with the tools and comfort they need to return to learning feeling calm, focused, and ready to participate. It has reduced stress, increased engagement, and helped create a more positive and supportive classroom atmosphere for everyone.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour generosity extends far beyond the materials you provided. You have helped create a nurturing environment where our students feel understood, supported, and empowered to succeed. The impact of your donation will continue to be felt each and every day as our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. 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