{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John C Bass Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5705296,"projectId":9994458,"letterContent":"Your incredibly generous gifts of books, ambient lights, and comfortable beanbags have completely transformed our fourth-grade classroom into a thriving hub of eager readers. The moment these items arrived, the students' excitement was palpable, and that enthusiasm has directly translated into a deep passion for reading. The brand-new books have sparked their curiosity, giving every child a story they can personally connect with and enjoy. By replacing rigid desks with soft, welcoming beanbags and cozy lighting, you have created a magical sanctuary where students eagerly look forward to diving into their books every single day.\r\nThis vibrant new environment has dramatically increased student engagement and fostered a joyful reading community. Students who once viewed reading as a chore are now completely immersed in their chapters, actively sharing their favorite plot twists and characters with their classmates. Your kindness has not only improved their daily school experience but has also built a strong foundation for lifelong learning and academic confidence. Thank you for investing in our classroom and inspiring our fourth graders to discover the pure joy of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1768671872015,"projectUrl":"project/stay-and-read-awhile/9994458/","projectTitle":"Stay and Read Awhile","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hartle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5705296_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657586164362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5705296"},{"teacherId":9356492,"projectId":10265379,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the generous support that helped bring these new art supplies into our school! These materials have already made such a difference in what I am able to offer my students in the art room. With new watercolor paints, acrylic paints, oil pastels, clay, printmaking tools, and mixed-media paper, students are getting opportunities to explore a much wider variety of art materials and techniques. Instead of simply learning about different art forms, they are able to actually experiment, create, and discover which materials inspire them.\r\n\r\nThese supplies also help make art accessible to hundreds of students across our school. Having classroom-sized quantities means students can spend more time creating and less time waiting or sharing limited materials. The additional tools and equipment have also made it easier for me to prepare materials and create engaging projects and displays for our school. Most importantly, these donations have helped create an art room where students can take creative risks, learn new skills, and feel proud of what they make.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for investing in our students and our art program. Your generosity goes far beyond purchasing supplies. You have given our students more opportunities to express themselves, build confidence, and experience the joy of creating something that is completely their own. These materials will continue to impact students throughout the school year, and we are so thankful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778175963397,"projectUrl":"project/create-build-imagine/10265379/","projectTitle":"Create, Build, Imagine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356492"},{"teacherId":9357643,"projectId":10277573,"letterContent":"Our new classroom rug and teacher chair have helped create a comfortable, welcoming space where our kindergarten class can come together to learn each day. The rug gives every student a place to sit during our whole-group lessons, while the teacher chair allows me to sit right alongside them as we read, learn, and have classroom discussions together.\r\n\r\nSo much of kindergarten learning happens on the carpet! This is where we read stories together, practice phonics and letter sounds, build vocabulary, discuss characters and events, make predictions, and learn how to listen and respond to one another. Having a large rug gives students a clearly defined learning space where they can see our books and lessons and participate as a classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe students especially love gathering together for read-alouds. They get excited to see what book we are reading and love sharing their ideas, noticing details in the illustrations, and making connections to their own lives. Our new rug and chair have made this area feel like the heart of our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my kindergarteners a comfortable place to gather, learn, read, and grow together. We will use this space every single school day, and I am so grateful for your support of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1784132625110,"projectUrl":"project/a-gathering-space-for-little-learners/10277573/","projectTitle":"A Gathering Space for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Charlton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9357643_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786888348202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357643"},{"teacherId":9357643,"projectId":10135661,"letterContent":"Our new classroom rug and teacher chair have helped create a comfortable, welcoming space where our kindergarten class can come together to learn each day. The rug gives every student a place to sit during our whole-group lessons, while the teacher chair allows me to sit right alongside them as we read, learn, and have classroom discussions together.\r\n\r\nSo much of kindergarten learning happens on the carpet! This is where we read stories together, practice phonics and letter sounds, build vocabulary, discuss characters and events, make predictions, and learn how to listen and respond to one another. Having a large rug gives students a clearly defined learning space where they can see our books and lessons and participate as a classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe students especially love gathering together for read-alouds. They get excited to see what book we are reading and love sharing their ideas, noticing details in the illustrations, and making connections to their own lives. Our new rug and chair have made this area feel like the heart of our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my kindergarteners a comfortable place to gather, learn, read, and grow together. We will use this space every single school day, and I am so grateful for your support of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1777991452707,"projectUrl":"project/every-kindergartener-deserves-a-book-to/10135661/","projectTitle":"Every Kindergartener Deserves a Book to Call Their Own","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Charlton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9357643_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786888348202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357643"},{"teacherId":6788237,"projectId":10048713,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously contributing to our Donors Choose project, Essential Supplies For Creative Artists. We truly appreciate your donation.\r\n\r\nWe were so excited to receive the art materials from this Donors Choose project and began using them immediately for art lessons. Kindergarten and 1st grade students were excited to use paper and pencils to draw their Jean-Michel Basquiat-Inspired Dinosaurs. Students in 2nd and 3rd grade used the glue sticks during our Color Wheel Scavenger Hunt. Fourth and 5th grade students used the sharpened pencils and paper to create Claude Monet-Inspired Bridges. Our artists will continue to use the remaining pencils, glue sticks, and paper for future art projects. The hole punch is a tool I'll use often so students can add artwork to their art portfolio binders.\r\n\r\nThese amazing masterpieces were possible because of your donations to our art classroom. My students and their families are grateful for the opportunities to explore different art materials. Thank you so much for helping me encourage my students to be creative!","fullyFundedDate":1778094497758,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-creative-artists/10048713/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies For Creative Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bickerton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6788237_orig.jpg?crop=652,652,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693182987970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bickertonbunch"},{"teacherId":977334,"projectId":10017483,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our flexible seating project. Your investment in our classroom is not just a gift of furniture—it is a direct investment in our students' ability to focus, learn, and succeed.\r\n\r\nIn our daily schedule, there are critical windows where students must sit and engage deeply with academic content. For many of our learners, especially those with ADHD, ADD, and Autism, the traditional \"one-size-fits-all\" desk can be a barrier rather than a tool. Your support has allowed us to introduce sensory-rich seating options that provide the tactile stimulation these students need to regulate their energy and process information effectively.","fullyFundedDate":1768669574239,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-actively-engaged-stud/10017483/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating = Actively Engaged Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whiddon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp977334_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544127620963","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/977334"},{"teacherId":3002932,"projectId":10018924,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my classroom with materials that helped make my teaching easier and more effective. My students enjoyed the books that reinforced the phonics skills they were learning. The games allowed them to practice the phonics skills in a fun way. The handwriting tools allowed me to model correct letter formation so they could improve their skills. Additional center materials helped with making learning more fun because what student doesn't love to stamp out their spelling or sight words. The greatest addition to my class was the photo printer because we have been able to make very special projects.","fullyFundedDate":1769143590278,"projectUrl":"project/creating-amazing-readers-and-writers/10018924/","projectTitle":"Creating Amazing Readers and Writers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hodgkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3002932_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572634363564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hodgkins"},{"teacherId":3497504,"projectId":9987496,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our inclusion Pre-K classroom. Your generosity has provided my students with meaningful tools that help them feel safe, engaged, and ready to learn each day. In a classroom filled with diverse needs and abilities, these resources make it possible for every child to participate and experience success in their own way.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to sensory supports like fidget toys, pop spinners, and sit spots that help them regulate their bodies and stay focused during learning. The hopscotch carpet and parachute bring movement and joy into our day while strengthening social skills, teamwork, and coordination. Play dough gives students a hands-on way to build fine motor strength, express creativity, and develop language through play.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a lasting impact on my students' growth, confidence, and love of learning. You are helping create a classroom environment where every child feels included, supported, and valued. Thank you for believing in my students and for making a difference in their lives—we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768007613968,"projectUrl":"project/ms-kochs-pre-k-wonders/9987496/","projectTitle":"Ms. Koch’s Pre-K Wonders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3497504_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594337806206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3497504"},{"teacherId":9102404,"projectId":10005501,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your support, our students now have access to a variety of engaging art materials and manipulatives for our block center. They will also enjoy exciting outdoor opportunities with new hula hoops and jump ropes. We truly appreciate your commitment to recognizing that every child is unique and deserves the best possible educational experience.\r\n\r\nThese materials will help foster curiosity, creativity, and social development—skills that all children deserve to build. We truly appreciate your kindness and the positive impact you are making in our students' learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1768183335401,"projectUrl":"project/variety-of-educational-materials-to-elev/10005501/","projectTitle":"Variety of Educational Materials to Elevate Student Learning Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9102404"},{"teacherId":9555731,"projectId":10051469,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our class get the materials we so desperately needed! The students eyes lit up when they saw all the snacks, books, and toys! They were so excited to put everything to good use. They're so much happier and excited to learn when they have a snack to eat. New books and toys can keep them busy all day. You'll be so proud to know that they are all reading and it is because of people like you. The help you provided is greatly appreciated. We will continue to use the resources this year and for years to come. Thanks again and take care!","fullyFundedDate":1772479791455,"projectUrl":"project/lets-have-fun/10051469/","projectTitle":"Let’s Have Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9555731_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716515772440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9555731"},{"teacherId":9591649,"projectId":10010392,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Because of your generosity, our students now have the tools they need to stay focused, work together, and truly enjoy learning. When the supplies first arrived, the excitement was real—students immediately noticed the stools and couldn't wait to sit on them, and many were eager to try out the headphones right away. One moment that stood out was during a recent math activity: some students were working independently on the computer with their headphones on, completely focused, while others used the manipulatives to solve problems together. It was one of those moments where everything just clicked—students were engaged, helping each other, and feeling confident in what they were doing.\r\n\r\nWe've already started using these materials every day. The headphones have made a huge difference during independent work time, helping students stay on task without distractions. The stools have made our classroom feel more flexible and comfortable, especially with so many students in one space—they can easily move, work in groups, and stay engaged during lessons. The manipulatives have also been a game changer, giving students a hands-on way to understand new concepts instead of just hearing about them.\r\n\r\nNext, we're building on this by having students rotate through different learning stations where they'll use all of these tools together—working on the computer, collaborating with classmates, and creating projects to show what they've learned. Your support has truly made a difference in how our classroom feels and functions each day. Thank you for helping create a space where students can focus, collaborate, and grow with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1768316625262,"projectUrl":"project/handy-tools-for-hands-on-minds/10010392/","projectTitle":"Handy Tools for Hands-On Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Norris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9591649"},{"teacherId":6788237,"projectId":9989636,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for generously contributing to our Donors Choose project, Art Supplies for Young Picassos. We appreciate your donation.\r\n\r\nWe were so excited to receive the art materials from this Donors Choose project and began using them immediately for art lessons. Kindergarten and 1st grade students were excited to use markers to outline their Color Theory Birds. Students in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade used the markers and sharpened colored pencils to create Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet-inspired landscapes. All students were excited to use Crayola Model Magic clay to create unique sculptures. Our younger students created ice cream cone pinch pots, and our older students created dragon eyes.\r\n\r\nThese amazing masterpieces were possible because of your donations to our art classroom. My students and their families are grateful for the opportunities to explore different art materials. A few students told me that they plan to purchase Model Magic so they can create their own art projects at home. 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