{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Haskell Elementary Steam Magnet","outOfStateSupporters":30.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9420091,"projectId":10138022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! \r\n\r\nTIME for Kids has brought our classroom reading to life! My students are naturally curious about the world around them, and having current, age-appropriate nonfiction articles gives them an exciting reason to read, learn, and ask questions.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is about so much more than simply finishing a book. Students practice identifying the main idea and supporting details, determining the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary, making inferences, summarizing what they have learned, and using text evidence to support their thinking. TIME for Kids also gives us opportunities to discuss current events, science, history, culture, and important issues happening in the world.","fullyFundedDate":1779370993987,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-world-into-our-classroom-wi/10138022/","projectTitle":"Bringing the World Into Our Classroom with TIME Magazine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maffei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9420091_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y362&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743987564133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-maffei"},{"teacherId":9420091,"projectId":10494650,"letterContent":"Our new art and STEAM supplies have brought so much creativity, excitement, and collaboration into our classroom! My 4th and 5th grade students have been using the materials during hands-on activities where they can create, experiment, and work together. These resources have given students opportunities to step away from traditional paper-and-pencil assignments and show their learning in creative and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make these experiences possible for my students. Your generosity has given them more than art and STEAM supplies—it has given them opportunities to create together, learn from one another, build confidence, and strengthen our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1787153883411,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-our-4th-5th-grade-classroom/10494650/","projectTitle":"Equipping Our 4th & 5th Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maffei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9420091_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y362&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743987564133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-maffei"},{"teacherId":9420091,"projectId":10494621,"letterContent":"Our new rolling whiteboard has already made a wonderful difference in our classroom! With a 4th and 5th grade split class, small-group instruction is an important part of our day. The whiteboard allows me to bring instruction directly to the students who need additional support without interrupting the learning of the rest of the class. We use it for guided math practice, reviewing difficult concepts, working through problems step-by-step, and small-group reading and writing lessons. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1787155674732,"projectUrl":"project/a-rolling-whiteboard-for-small-group-suc/10494621/","projectTitle":"A Rolling Whiteboard for Small-Group Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maffei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9420091_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y362&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743987564133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-maffei"},{"teacherId":10081181,"projectId":10358034,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! Having our new art drying rack and clear pencil boxes in our TK classroom has made a huge difference in keeping our room tidy and running our centers smoothly every day.\r\n\r\nHow We Use the Resources\r\nOur new clear pencil boxes have completely transformed our center time! I use them to organize essential supplies like scissors and dry-erase markers so my students can easily see what is inside and grab what they need independently. When it is time for art, our new mobile drying rack gives us a safe, space-saving spot to store up to 25 wet paintings at once. Students walk right over to place their wet paintings onto the shelves, leaving our table space clear so we can move straight to the next activity without clutter or mess.\r\n\r\nStudent Reactions\r\nMy students were so excited when the new materials arrived! They loved being able to see right through the boxes to grab their own markers and scissors like big kids. They also feel so proud walking over to the drying rack to place their finished artwork on the shelves all by themselves and admiring everyone's colorful paintings drying safely together.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next\r\nNow that our center items and art space stay organized, our next step is introducing multi-step craft and tracing activities. Students will practice retrieving their supply boxes, taking care of their tools, and safely loading their finished projects onto the rack.\r\n\r\nYour support has created an organized, stress-free environment where my TK students can focus on learning, creating, and building independence. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1784298646782,"projectUrl":"project/creative-organization/10358034/","projectTitle":"Creative Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10081181_orig.jpg?crop=544,544,x0,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753921445080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lissette-mendez"},{"teacherId":10081181,"projectId":10385511,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Tiny Readers\" project! Having these new board books and whisper phones in our TK classroom has turned reading time into pure joy.\r\n\r\nHow We Use the Resources\r\nDuring center time, students grab books with their favorite characters, like Paw Patrol and Sesame Street. Even though they can't read the words yet, they proudly \"read\" by describing the pictures and telling stories about what they see on each page! They also use the auditory feedback phones to whisper-read aloud. The phones send their voice straight back to their ear, helping them focus, practice speaking clearly, and stay engaged without getting distracted by classroom noise.\r\n\r\nStudent Reactions\r\nMy students were thrilled when the box arrived! Their faces lit up when they saw familiar TV friends on the book covers. When they first tried the whisper phones, their eyes grew wide with amazement at hearing their own voices so clearly. They couldn't wait to pick up a book and start talking about the pictures.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next\r\nNow that students love handling books and describing images, our next step is using the whisper phones during small-group reading to connect picture clues to letter sounds and practice pointing to words as we read together.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gave our youngest learners the tools and confidence to fall in love with reading. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1784562995129,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-readers/10385511/","projectTitle":"Tiny Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10081181_orig.jpg?crop=544,544,x0,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753921445080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lissette-mendez"},{"teacherId":10081181,"projectId":10362483,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our \"Little Explorer\" project! Having these two sensory tables in our classroom has completely transformed our daily routine and given my energetic Transitional Kindergarten students the dedicated space they need to learn, regulate, and grow through hands-on play.\r\n\r\nHow We Are Using the Resources\r\nHaving two tables side-by-side allows us to run simultaneous, multi-sensory learning centers every day. Right now, one table is filled with fine sensory sand where students use scoops, cups, and molds to build hand strength and practice pouring. The second table is filled with bright, colorful ABC pasta noodles! During center time, my students dive into the letter table using tweezers and magnifying glasses to hunt for letters, name them, and even match them to target cards. The contrast between tactile sand exploration and early literacy play with the alphabet noodles keeps our entire class engaged and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nStudent Reactions\r\nWhen my students walked into the classroom on the first day the tables were set up, their faces lit up with pure joy and wonder! There was an instant buzz of excitement. They couldn't wait to roll up their sleeves, reach into the bins, and start exploring. For many of my young learners, having a dedicated space like this also provides a soothing, calming outlet where they can work together, practice sharing materials, and build social-emotional skills in a comfortable setting.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next for Our Little Explorers\r\nAs we continue building our foundational skills, our next step is to introduce thematic sensory bins that align with our upcoming curriculum units! We will be using the sand table for \"fossil digs\" and tracing line patterns in the sand to build pre-writing fine motor skills. In our letter bin, we will transition from basic letter recognition to searching for the letters in their own names using hidden magnetic letters mixed into the pasta.\r\n\r\nYour support has brought so much joy, teamwork, and meaningful developmental play into our classroom every single day. Thank you for giving my TK students the best possible start to their school journey!","fullyFundedDate":1784298647617,"projectUrl":"project/little-explorers/10362483/","projectTitle":"Little Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10081181_orig.jpg?crop=544,544,x0,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753921445080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lissette-mendez"},{"teacherId":4602922,"projectId":10267263,"letterContent":"This project has transformed our learning space into a more engaging and hands-on environment. The Edushape blocks give my TK students opportunities to build, create, problem solve, and work together while developing fine and gross motor skills. Students are excited to use their imaginations and turn their ideas into structures they can explore and share with classmates. These materials have made outdoor learning more meaningful, collaborative, and fun!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donations. We appreciate your continuous support.","fullyFundedDate":1780251404003,"projectUrl":"project/lets-build-play-expanding-outdoor-le/10267263/","projectTitle":"Let’s Build & Play: Expanding Outdoor Learning With Edushape Blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cerda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4602922_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557300285566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/adilesliy-cerda"},{"teacherId":9420091,"projectId":10188679,"letterContent":"Our class set of Wonder has brought so much more to our classroom than just a great story! As we read together, students are strengthening important reading skills such as identifying theme, making inferences, analyzing characters, and using text evidence. More importantly, the story has opened the door to meaningful conversations about kindness, empathy, acceptance, courage, and the importance of treating others with compassion.\r\n\r\nReading Wonder has become a shared classroom experience. Students love making predictions, discussing characters' choices, and connecting the story to their own lives. Even students who don't always consider themselves strong readers have become excited and invested in Auggie's story. Thank you for giving our students the opportunity to experience a book that not only strengthens their reading skills, but also encourages them to think about the kind of people and classmates they want to be. Your generosity is helping us create readers with big hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1779928678303,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-change-hearts-wonder-for-o/10188679/","projectTitle":"Stories That Change Hearts: Wonder for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maffei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9420091_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y362&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743987564133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-maffei"},{"teacherId":9420091,"projectId":10156617,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project. Your donations have helped us add meaningful, engaging books to our classroom library that allow my students to see themselves, their experiences, and their unique identities reflected in the stories they read.\r\n\r\n\r\nMy students love having the opportunity to choose books that interest them and curl up with a good story. I have especially noticed how excited some of my more reluctant readers are when they find a book that truly connects with them. These new books have helped spark conversations, encourage students to recommend books to one another, and remind them that there is a story out there for everyone.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom library where every student can find a book that makes them feel represented, valued, and understood. Your generosity is helping my students grow not only as readers, but also as thoughtful, compassionate members of our classroom community. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1773784876459,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-help-every-student-feel-seen/10156617/","projectTitle":"Books That Help Every Student Feel Seen and Heard","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maffei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9420091_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y362&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743987564133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-maffei"},{"teacherId":9178679,"projectId":10179856,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my first graders were able to enjoy these wonderful books throughout the end of the school year. They quickly became classroom favorites, and my students looked forward to read-aloud time each day. The stories sparked meaningful conversations, inspired laughter, and encouraged students to make connections between the books and their own lives.\r\n\r\nThese books also helped foster a love of reading in my classroom. Students eagerly asked to revisit their favorite stories and couldn't wait to borrow the books during independent reading time. Watching their excitement grow with each new book was incredibly rewarding, and many students became more confident and enthusiastic readers because of the engaging texts you provided.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom where reading is joyful, meaningful, and something my students genuinely love. Your generosity made a lasting impact on my first graders and helped nurture a lifelong love of books.","fullyFundedDate":1775317684162,"projectUrl":"project/read-alouds-that-inspire-young-readers/10179856/","projectTitle":"Read-Alouds That Inspire Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCormack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178679"},{"teacherId":9178679,"projectId":10180615,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my first graders had access to a wide variety of engaging books they could choose to read independently throughout the end of the school year. Having books that matched their interests and reading levels made independent reading time something they genuinely looked forward to each day.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to browse the classroom library, eagerly sharing their favorite books with classmates and asking to reread them again and again. As their confidence grew, so did their stamina and enthusiasm for reading. It was wonderful to watch students who were once hesitant readers become excited to pick up a book and read on their own.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped create a classroom where every child could experience the joy of finding a book they loved. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to strengthen their reading skills, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1775755159984,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-through-independent-read/10180615/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers Through Independent Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCormack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178679"},{"teacherId":9178679,"projectId":10187424,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my first graders had access to a wide variety of engaging books they could choose to read independently throughout the end of the school year. Having books that matched their interests and reading levels made independent reading time something they genuinely looked forward to each day.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to browse the classroom library, eagerly sharing their favorite books with classmates and asking to reread them again and again. As their confidence grew, so did their stamina and enthusiasm for reading. It was wonderful to watch students who were once hesitant readers become excited to pick up a book and read on their own.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped create a classroom where every child could experience the joy of finding a book they loved. 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