{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"James M Brown Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9914944,"projectId":9274818,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for helping fund our Simply SUPPLY Learning project. These supplies have allowed me to be able to supply all of my students with supplies and resources that will enhance their learning. These children will come to class knowing that they have the supplies needed to make learning possible and fun. In return this will build their confidence as learners and individuals. My students were surprised to have clean new white boards and all the colored pencils they could possibly need. I can't wait for them to help me make their take home folders to help keep them organized. Lastly, because of your support, we have been able to help ease the financial burden of many families by providing their child with all the supplies they need! Thank you for help making this a successful year!","fullyFundedDate":1746723828970,"projectUrl":"project/simply-supply-learning/9274818/","projectTitle":"Simply SUPPLY Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sherman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9914944_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753131321681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9914944"},{"teacherId":7124487,"projectId":8984631,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire educational community, I would like to extend our sincerest thanks for your incredibly generous donation of robotics equipment to our school. Your support has made an extraordinary difference in our students' educational experience and has significantly enriched our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curriculum.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness and vision, our students now have the opportunity to engage with hands-on robotics projects that foster creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. These are not just technical tools—they are powerful educational resources that are sparking excitement, curiosity, and innovation in our classrooms every day.","fullyFundedDate":1735500956567,"projectUrl":"project/robots-chairs-were-growing/8984631/","projectTitle":"Robots & Chairs, We're Growing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sheriff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7124487_orig.jpg?crop=399,399,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581968903280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sheriffinstem"},{"teacherId":7124487,"projectId":8429369,"letterContent":"We sincerely thank you for your generous donation of translation devices for our students. Your thoughtful support is helping bridge language gaps and creating a more inclusive and accessible learning environment. These tools are already making a meaningful impact, empowering students to engage more confidently in their education. We are truly grateful for your generosity and dedication to supporting our school community. Thank you for your continued generosity as we work to provide the best possible materials for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1727576368391,"projectUrl":"project/lets-communicate/8429369/","projectTitle":"Let's Communicate!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sheriff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7124487_orig.jpg?crop=399,399,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581968903280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sheriffinstem"},{"teacherId":7124487,"projectId":9039233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Your support means the world to us and directly contributes to the success of our mission. Because of thoughtful contributions like yours, we're able to make a real impact. We deeply appreciate your kindness and commitment. Thank you again for standing with us and believing in our cause. Because of donors like you, we are able to continue in providing for our students needs as they continue to grow and learn this school year. Thank you for your continued support of our school!","fullyFundedDate":1739573750254,"projectUrl":"project/building-and-learning/9039233/","projectTitle":"Building and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sheriff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7124487_orig.jpg?crop=399,399,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581968903280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sheriffinstem"},{"teacherId":7124487,"projectId":9059207,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! Because of donors like you, we are able to provide a state of the art, hands-on learning experience for our students. By using Makey Makey, students are able to learn in an hands-on environment how electricity is transferred to different applications. This provides a unique learning experience for our students to be able to learn about electricity in a fun way! Thank you again for your generosity, without you, we would not be able to provide our students with such a high engagement environment!","fullyFundedDate":1739573750203,"projectUrl":"project/building-with-makey-makey/9059207/","projectTitle":"Building With Makey Makey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sheriff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7124487_orig.jpg?crop=399,399,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581968903280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sheriffinstem"},{"teacherId":7224578,"projectId":9094197,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous support of our classroom pet project. Your contribution made it possible for us to welcome two new furry friends into our learning environment, and the excitement and joy it has brought to the students is truly immeasurable.\r\n\r\nHaving a classroom pet has not only brightened our days but also created meaningful learning opportunities. The students are developing a strong sense of responsibility and empathy as they help care for our pet. Your donation has enriched our classroom in ways that go far beyond what we could have imagined.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and belief in the power of hands-on, student-centered learning. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we're so grateful to have you as a part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1739321513934,"projectUrl":"project/if-you-give-a-class-a-pet/9094197/","projectTitle":"If You Give a Class a Pet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nicholson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7224578_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588950764044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7224578"},{"teacherId":9914944,"projectId":9094445,"letterContent":"\"Wiggle into Intervention with Flex Seating \" has been a huge success! My students were so excited to receive our goodies. My students have been able to keep thier folders better organized, protect important materials with their sheet protectors, and keep documents safe and secure when moving between classes and home. The stools have added an additional seating option for those students who get a little 'too comfortable' sitting in backed chairs, and for those who have sit in a chair all day and needs a change. None of this would have been possible without the support of our donors. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1739573750149,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-into-intervention-with-flex-seati/9094445/","projectTitle":"Wiggle Into Intervention With Flex Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sherman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9914944_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753131321681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9914944"},{"teacherId":2360186,"projectId":8934435,"letterContent":"I love seeing my students make discoveries as they work on STEM projects together. The silicone mats have helped them know where their space is and helped contain their paints and materials as they work to stay in their areas.\r\nAs we use the mats and the paints, the students are learning how to make choices and work as a team. I love watching their excitement as they work together while learning. They think the mats are so cool because it is their space to work in and they have their own paint and supplies to use.\r\nThank you for your generous donation and caring about my students!","fullyFundedDate":1731523364310,"projectUrl":"project/starting-stem-in-pre-k/8934435/","projectTitle":"Starting STEM in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2360186_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450486083539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jroach"},{"teacherId":2360186,"projectId":8599012,"letterContent":"Can you imagine how excited a four and five year old get when you give them a tub and some fun things to play with? You were so generous and kind to my classroom and I appreciate you helping make learning fun for my students. They love going to the sensory bins and playing. There are so many different ways to play and learn using these bins. By changing out the sensory material and items inside the bins, I can use the theme and skills we are currently learning about to help reinforce the skills. This is also a wonderful way to incorporate fine motor practice.\r\nThank you so much for helping my classroom and for being so generous to us.","fullyFundedDate":1723640142837,"projectUrl":"project/playing-to-learn-sensory-style/8599012/","projectTitle":"Playing to Learn: Sensory Style","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2360186_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450486083539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jroach"},{"teacherId":2360186,"projectId":8341420,"letterContent":"I appreciate your generosity so much! Organizing is so hard to do if you do not have the correct tools (in this case boxes). We have been able to help our students keep things where they should be in a neat and orderly fashion. They understand that we do not mix up our centers and they know where the boxes go when they are finished playing. \r\nThe boxes not only help us organize the classroom, they also have helped our students learn how to clean up and put away their things. Four and five year olds are quick learners and feel like they are part of the classroom because they can help keep it clean.\r\nAgain, thank you for helping our classroom be successful and organized!","fullyFundedDate":1714742838312,"projectUrl":"project/organized-play/8341420/","projectTitle":"Organized Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2360186_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450486083539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jroach"},{"teacherId":2360186,"projectId":8340657,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift to my Pre-K classroom! The triangular crayons have been such a blessing. Some of my four year olds had never used a writing utensil and this has help them learn how to hold a crayon (and other writing tools). The students thinks these differently shaped crayons are amazing and love using them. \r\nThe letter tiles are wonderful addition as well. My students are learning the letters and these have helped them play while they learn. Play is such an important part of Pre-K as they learn how to become friends while learning letters.\r\nAgain, thank you so much for being a difference maker for my class!","fullyFundedDate":1714509862970,"projectUrl":"project/newbie-in-pre-k/8340657/","projectTitle":"Newbie in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2360186_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450486083539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jroach"},{"teacherId":6631461,"projectId":9044468,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for the fabulous supplies you have provided for our class! The students love the boards and it has really helped students to manipulate words with sounds. We use the boards daily to support our language arts curriculum. I call out different words and they represent the sounds they hear, the letters they hear, as well as confirming that it \"looks right\". Even my ML students have benefited tremendously through this hands-on learning experience. 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