{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"James Russell Lowell Elementary School 51","outOfStateSupporters":38.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5129464,"projectId":9482665,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of my project to purchase sticky chart paper for our elementary classrooms. Your contribution has directly led to a significant positive impact on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe simple addition of sticky chart paper is a game-changer for our educators. This resource allows us to easily create, display, and reuse anchor charts, brainstorming lists, and co-created learning materials. No longer will valuable instructional time be lost to carefully handwriting a new chart or struggling to keep a regular chart paper from falling down.","fullyFundedDate":1753472670261,"projectUrl":"project/make-our-learning-visible/9482665/","projectTitle":"Make Our Learning Visible!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Norman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5129464_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523071267992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cheri-norman"},{"teacherId":7114486,"projectId":9474085,"letterContent":"The students were so excited to receive the materials. The materials arrived in multiple boxes, and with each box, the students grew more excited! \r\n\r\nThese materials have allowed the students to complete a lot of experiments. They have really enjoyed incorporating art into the classroom. \r\n\r\nThe students have recently graphed out and created the size of the Discovery, a ship that traveled to Jamestown. They were able to see how small it fit 21 people. We wouldn't be able to create these opportunities without your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755291404076,"projectUrl":"project/a-loving-montessori-classroom/9474085/","projectTitle":"A Loving Montessori Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7114486_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718322081780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7114486"},{"teacherId":8889028,"projectId":9626877,"letterContent":"Our students have been so grateful and ecstatic to have these snacks! They can hardly wait until our \"snack time\" when I am ready to pull out the snack box and see what I have chosen for them for the day. Every day is something different because of the variety of snacks that were purchased.\r\nThis has been so important to our students because of their food insecurities due to the poverty levels of our populations in the neighborhoods. Sometimes our students never know if they will even have a meal when they get home from school. \r\nAgain, so much appreciation for your generosity in caring for my students health and well-being!","fullyFundedDate":1755703900399,"projectUrl":"project/project-snack-attack/9626877/","projectTitle":"Project Snack Attack!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. E","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8889028_orig.jpg?crop=1907,1907,x6,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691166471460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8889028"},{"teacherId":1151112,"projectId":9368273,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! These school supplies truly help my kids start off our year on a good note. Every child in my classroom is able to have their own journal, pencils, colored pencils, and more. This empowers them to be able to focus on their school work instead of worrying about where they are going to get school supplies. My kids use these supplies every day on their independent work. We also use these supplies during projects. We are so grateful that you have chosen to help our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1752671660808,"projectUrl":"project/super-school-supplies/9368273/","projectTitle":"Super School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1151112_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1498349533624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-wood"},{"teacherId":2998237,"projectId":9261503,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for allowing the students in my class to experience nature in the classroom.\r\n\r\nI put the hydroponics box on a table once it arrived. Following a period of curiosity, several students approached the box and inquired as to its purpose. Then, we opened the box and inspected what was within. The seeds hadn't arrived. The students inquired daily about the seeds. A week passed, and then the seeds arrived, and the students selected the seeds for the system. We followed the guidelines on how to cultivate our seeds using the hydroponic system. \r\n\r\nThe students would pick up the handheld microscopes to examine the plants growing. At one point, we took a radish out of the system and looked at the root system. The students were fascinated by the use of the microscopes and even learned how to take pictures using the microscopes. The table provided an extra area for examining the growing system and taking notes. \r\n\r\nThe class will continue to observe the growing seeds, such as the parsley. Dill seeds will go into a dip, and the basil will be used in a sauce. Hopefully, this motivates students to be interested in growing their own food.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity on this project.","fullyFundedDate":1746730457188,"projectUrl":"project/future-scientists-need-dedicated-space/9261503/","projectTitle":"Future Scientists Need Dedicated Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2998237_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746008169055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2998237"},{"teacherId":3027683,"projectId":9698356,"letterContent":"When the packages began to arrive, my kids really started to get excited. One student commented \"it's like Christmas, only better\". The smiles were exciting for me as well.\r\nThank you again for your generous donations to bring these new STEM items and writing activities have become new favorites. The STEM items are being used during inside recess time and the kids can't wait for a rainy day. A special thank you to Ripple for doubling the donations for this project. We appreciate your generosity more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1757599238566,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-explore/9698356/","projectTitle":"Ready to Explore","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alkire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3027683_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458570958572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-alkire"},{"teacherId":2882717,"projectId":9178617,"letterContent":"This has been one of my favorite funded projects! I've seen great things from both my general education students and my exceptional learners. By far, learning to take turns has been the most beneficial skill thus far. Watching my multiaged classes get excited for the Toobz and then track their ball, take turns both building and changing the outcomes, and even sharing the balls with their peers has been a great journey.\r\n I love watching my scholars in different classes and different levels build and being surprised on their similarities and the differences.","fullyFundedDate":1744500127514,"projectUrl":"project/toobz-of-fun/9178617/","projectTitle":"Toobz of Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2882717_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458408681241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/angela-ruiz"},{"teacherId":2882717,"projectId":9283121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund this important project. For the first time in 3 years, I'm able to walk through my closet space appropriately and even able to redirect my helping scholars so they can safely retrieve materials. Having the large totes especially helps keep larger materials together so I don't have to look in 4-5 places! \r\nThe clear bins are especially helpful when my scholars who may need a visual to help communicate their needs and wants. The air-tight containers help us store snacks for after school clubs and keeps my classroom \"critter\"-free. Thank you for helping my classroom for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746832081894,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-organize/9283121/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Organize!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2882717_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458408681241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/angela-ruiz"},{"teacherId":2882717,"projectId":9005901,"letterContent":"Glow Week was a huge success! My wonderful team allowed me to swap classes daily so the entire school could have a \"Glow Day\" that same week! What was even better is we had just finished our statewide testing and the kids really need the pick me up. We turned a normal school day into a huge party 1 hour at a time! \r\nI loved seeing my scholars engage with others-building, sharing, and collaborating with their classmates. \r\nWith the exception of the tape and kinetic sand, the project materials are reusable! I'm excited to start planning this year's Glow Week!","fullyFundedDate":1740692297215,"projectUrl":"project/glow-day/9005901/","projectTitle":"Glow Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2882717_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458408681241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/angela-ruiz"},{"teacherId":5129464,"projectId":9075727,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for this project being funded! Montessori environments have students in a multi-age classroom. When providing direct instruction, we usually ask the kids to come sit near us in small groups while the rest of the students work independently on a variety of other works. Those other works can include digital platforms.\r\n\r\nIt can be distracting to the students who are working with teachers when they hear the other students working on interactive programs.\r\nThese headphones will allow our students in group to focus on direct instruction while other students are working with our various technology platforms.","fullyFundedDate":1746496258209,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-all/9075727/","projectTitle":"Headphones for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Norman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5129464_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523071267992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cheri-norman"},{"teacherId":5129464,"projectId":9075606,"letterContent":"Having this project be fully funded relieves a huge burden while preparing for a new school year.\r\n\r\nStructured Literacy instruction allows my students to receive a wide variety of rich experiences in whole group, small group, and individual settings. During our whole group lessons, students interact with and discuss text with their peers from variety of achievement levels. The small groups are an opportunity to deliver explicit skill based instruction dependent on need. Our word work, independent reading and individual conferences provide students an opportunity to strengthen their reading power.\r\n\r\nThese composition notebooks will give students what they need to organize their thinking and take ownership of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746787150298,"projectUrl":"project/let-me-show-you-my-work/9075606/","projectTitle":"Let Me Show You My Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Norman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5129464_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523071267992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cheri-norman"},{"teacherId":5129464,"projectId":8920401,"letterContent":"This project being funded fills a huge void in our classrooms. We are truly grateful for our donors consistent support!\r\n\r\nThe lamination material and a laminator will allow me to visually represent concepts, create practice materials, check for understanding through assessment materials, and encourage student participation through collaborative activities.\r\nThese materials promote active learning and allow for quick feedback, both being essential elements in student comprehension and retention. 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