{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"John Bassett Moore Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":11.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9090267,"projectId":9824710,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my 6th-grade science classroom has transformed into a more engaging, organized, and student-centered learning space. Many of my students learn best when they can see and interact with information, and the technology and materials you provided have made that possible every day. With access to a color printer, students can now work with vibrant diagrams, models, and data charts that make complex scientific ideas—like cell structures or energy transfer—much easier to understand. Instead of relying only on a screen or a textbook, students can annotate, highlight, and refer back to printed visuals as they learn.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is having tools that make their work feel meaningful and professional. Each student now has a science notebook where they record observations, build vocabulary, and reflect on their learning. Our interactive vocabulary wall has become a daily reference point, helping students strengthen both their science knowledge and literacy skills by seeing, using, and discussing academic language regularly. The addition of science books has also encouraged curiosity—students are independently reading about topics that interest them, from bacteria to how the world works.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled with organization or confidence have especially thrived with these resources. Having consistent notebooks, clear visuals, and printed supports has helped them participate more fully in discussions and written responses. I've seen students take greater ownership of their learning, ask deeper questions, and feel proud of their work. Your support has made science more accessible, engaging, and inspiring for all of my students, and I am deeply grateful for the impact you've had on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760629952907,"projectUrl":"project/6th-grade-science/9824710/","projectTitle":"6th-Grade Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ridenour","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9090267"},{"teacherId":7661704,"projectId":9816115,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom literacy project. When the Science of Reading learning games and new books arrived, my students were thrilled. They immediately wanted to explore the games, flip through the books, and ask when they could start using them. Many of my students struggle with reading and writing, so seeing their excitement—and confidence—grow right away was incredibly meaningful. They felt proud knowing these materials were chosen just for them.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources daily during our rotational literacy block. Students work in small groups using the phonics and word-building games to strengthen decoding and spelling, while others read from the new classroom books and practice comprehension strategies we've learned together. One powerful moment was watching a below-grade-level reader successfully blend words during a game and then use those same words in a sentence during writing time. These tools have helped make grade-level texts more accessible and have turned practice into something engaging and fun rather than frustrating.\r\n\r\nNext, we are continuing to build reading fluency and writing stamina through daily writing activities, including sentence expansion, paragraph writing, and peer discussions tied to the new texts. My goal is for students to apply their growing skills across subjects as they move into more complex reading and writing tasks. Because of your generosity, our classroom truly feels like a Literacy Lab—one where every student is supported, challenged, and gaining confidence as a reader and writer. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1760302811964,"projectUrl":"project/comprehensive-literacy-growth-in-4th-gra/9816115/","projectTitle":"Comprehensive Literacy Growth in 4th Grade: Reading & Writing for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cullen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7661704_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x125,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651451233467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7661704"},{"teacherId":6597368,"projectId":9835591,"letterContent":"We cannot express our sincere gratitude enough for the amazing supplies our classroom received from our generous donors. Our students have been greatly impacted by your donations and are able to engage more actively in their learning.\r\n The dry erase easels have been a wonderful addition to our classroom. We utilize Building Thinking Classrooms, which requires a vertical writing space. These boards allow the students to be able to have that space when working in groups. \r\n The seat cushions have provided students with additional opportunities to move when a break for movement may not be available. Some of our students struggle to remain seated for a designated amount of time, and by using the seat cushion, they are able to get some of their energy out without disrupting the learning of others.\r\n Our reading program has a 30 min reading block where the students are able to read silently, while we work on skills. The books that we received allow more options for the students during this time. They have really enjoyed the My Weird School books. The historical books will be used when we start our Civil War unit in the spring. I know they all look forward to reading the new books we have. \r\n Finally, the SEL books will be utilized to help them learn more about themselves and their classmates. When they show responsibility, respect, and integrity the stickers will be a wonderful way to reward and acknowledge their good choices. \r\nWe are looking forward to discovering many more ways to use our new resources to continue improving our learning community and increasing a love for reading in our ELA and Social Studies classroom.. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1760808048095,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-reading-power/9835591/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Reading Power!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6597368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605747618906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6597368"},{"teacherId":7677986,"projectId":9816029,"letterContent":"201 is alive with learning as we implement the materials funded through this project. Students have been able to use flexible seating to work collaboratively and read independently. They've used dry erase supplies to brainstorm and problem-solve on WipeBooks, and — maybe most importantly — some of them have fallen in love with reading for the first time because of the book sets purchased with this grant.\r\n\r\nThese materials make learning accessible for students of all abilities, backgrounds, and interests.\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760304209196,"projectUrl":"project/literacy/9816029/","projectTitle":"Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7677986"},{"teacherId":9419712,"projectId":9827592,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom reading project. As a first-year teacher, your support has had a meaningful impact on my students. Now my students now have access to engaging, high-interest books that are helping them grow as readers.\r\n\r\nThese new texts have supported key reading skills such as making inferences, understanding characters, building vocabulary, and discussing themes. Reading in our classroom includes read-alouds, partner reading, small group discussions, and independent reading time. One of the biggest highlights has been how excited students were to continue reading the My Teacher Is an Alien series. Students constantly asked, \"Can we read another chapter?\" and were eager to talk about the story, predict what would happen next, and connect it to other books we've read.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create such excitement around reading and for supporting my students in such a meaningful way. Your generosity is truly making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1760570486712,"projectUrl":"project/investing-in-the-future-a-first-year-te/9827592/","projectTitle":"Investing in the Future: a First-Year Teacher’s Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Catalino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9419712"},{"teacherId":10316040,"projectId":9838511,"letterContent":"The addition of an iPad to the JBM School Library has made a meaningful difference in how our students access and enjoy books. This device now serves as the Library Card Catalog, helping students quickly and confidently find books that match their reading levels and interests.\r\n\r\nStudents are able to independently search the catalog, explore genres, and discover new titles, which builds confidence and encourages responsibility in their learning. Instead of feeling overwhelmed or unsure of where to look, students can easily locate materials that are both engaging and appropriate for them. This has been especially helpful for students who are developing readers, as well as those who are eager to challenge themselves.\r\n\r\nThis single piece of technology has had a truly positive impact on our library and our students. It has improved access to books, supported academic growth, encouraged independence, and helped foster a stronger love for reading at JBM School.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support of tools that help our students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1760828410456,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-library-catalog/9838511/","projectTitle":"iPad Library Catalog","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kinsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10316040"},{"teacherId":10316098,"projectId":9838690,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, my students now have access to multi-robot Edison charging stations, headphones, and LEGO blocks that have made a real impact in our classroom. While we already had Edison robots, the new chargers allow multiple robots to be powered at the same time, which has dramatically improved how smoothly lessons run. Instead of losing instructional time waiting for robots to charge, students can jump right into coding, testing, and problem-solving. The headphones also support focused learning by allowing students to follow directions, tutorials, and coding challenges at their own pace without distractions.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students the most is being able to build and experiment using the LEGO blocks with the Edison robots they already love. Adding physical designs to their coding challenges makes learning feel more like exploration than an assignment. Students are eager to design attachments, create obstacle courses, and test how changes in their code affect the robot's movement. The ability to quickly recharge multiple robots means students can iterate, fail, adjust, and try again, which keeps motivation high and encourages perseverance.\r\n\r\nThis technology has been especially powerful for hands-on learners and students who don't always thrive in traditional classroom settings. Some of my quieter students have become more confident, stepping up to help peers troubleshoot code or redesign LEGO builds. I've also seen increased collaboration and engagement from students who benefit from movement and creativity. Overall, these materials have helped create a more inclusive, engaging learning environment where students feel capable, excited, and proud of their progress.","fullyFundedDate":1760828255061,"projectUrl":"project/help-supply-technology-education-project/9838690/","projectTitle":"Help Supply Technology Education Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ridenour","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10316098_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760644909868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10316098"},{"teacherId":10318953,"projectId":9843037,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donations to my school counseling program! My students have been able to successfully interact with each other and on an individual basis utilizing materials that were purchased for coping skills, SEL learning and social development. Materials purchased through this project will also be used for years to come and be enjoyed by many. \r\n\r\nI am also very excited to incorporate more games, teach students yoga and have them come to a more comfortable safe environment; all contributions made through wonderful donations. \r\n\r\nThank you again for allowing me to share my story, cause and experiences gained throughout my project's journey.","fullyFundedDate":1760935014857,"projectUrl":"project/educating-the-whole-child-celebrating-s/9843037/","projectTitle":"Educating the Whole Child: Celebrating Social Emotional Learning for All","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10318953_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761698483246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10318953"},{"teacherId":5664399,"projectId":9832605,"letterContent":"We cannot express our sincere gratitude enough for the amazing supplies our classroom received from our generous donors. Our students have been greatly impacted by your donations and are able to engage more actively in their learning.\r\n Our iPad has been put to use in a variety of ways. Students have been able to record presentations for science; use apps that have increased their learning; and incorporated technology into math lessons to make them more engaging. Our students are eager to use our Ipad and also provide input on additional ways to incorporate its use into our classroom. \r\n The seat cushions have provided students with additional opportunities to move when a break for movement may not be available. Some of our students struggle to remain seated for a designated amount of time, and by using the seat cushion, they are able to get some of their energy out without disrupting the learning of others.\r\n We have used our books, markers, and glue sticks recently in a science project where we have been learning about ecosystems. This topic has been shared across both ELA and Math content areas. Our students completed research and are working on making posters representing their ecosystem using the materials from your generous donations. \r\n Finally, our magnetic pieces have been an exciting addition to our classroom. Students have enjoyed putting their geometry knowledge and creativity to use when discovering types of buildings and uses for the magnets. \r\n We are looking forward to discovering many more ways to use our new resources to continue improving our learning community and increasing literacy in our math and science classroom.. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1760892211336,"projectUrl":"project/merging-literacy-and-science/9832605/","projectTitle":"Merging Literacy and Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5664399"},{"teacherId":10311970,"projectId":9828571,"letterContent":"My students were very excited when they saw the materials that were donated to the classroom. Their eyes were full of wonder and curiosity as they saw me unpackage the various flexible seating options that they would soon be able to use. From the beanbag chair, to the cushioned folding seats. They were shocked and amazed that they would have spots around our classroom that would allow them to be comfortable and spaced out. \r\n\r\nThank you for your gracious donation. These resources have allowed my students to increase their love for learning by making them excited for it. They love being able to chose where they sit and how they get to read.","fullyFundedDate":1760625155095,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9828571/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pointer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311970"},{"teacherId":7654803,"projectId":6401173,"letterContent":"Thank You from Mrs. Snow's 4th Grade Class!\r\n\r\nThanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom library has grown into a space full of stories that every student can connect with and enjoy. We now have books on a wide range of reading levels and topics—so every reader in our room can find something that feels \"just right\" for them. The excitement when new books hit the shelves has been amazing! You've helped create a love of reading that will last far beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\nMrs. Snow & the 4th Graders at John Bassett Moore","fullyFundedDate":1651576424338,"projectUrl":"project/build-mrs-ss-library/6401173/","projectTitle":"Build Mrs. S.’s Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7654803"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_74756","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":467,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":28,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":38,"percentWhite":45,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"5 - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":88.6,"schoolId":74756,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John Bassett Moore Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"John Bassett Moore Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/smyrna-school-district/john-bassett-moore-interm-school/74756"}