{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"John Hanson Montessori School","outOfStateSupporters":17.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9677691,"projectId":9448532,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contributions to providing 2 new gaming chairs for a more inviting classroom atmosphere. The students love being able to relocate and ask all the time \"can I sit in a gaming chair?\" The wipes also help with keeping our classroom desks and surfaces sanitized as we've already had multiple rounds of flu/colds in our class. The students come in knowing we keep it clean because we wipe things down daily.\r\n\r\nWe take notes and annotate the texts regularly, so it's rewarding to see the students already go to and head for the highlighters. They've gotten better at learning how to identify key information instead of highlighting literally everything on the page. Some students use multiple colors because they're organizing claim vs counterclaim evidence within the text sets. Thank you again for your help and support!","fullyFundedDate":1755687860150,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-back-to-the-basics/9448532/","projectTitle":"REFRESH: Back to the Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wygle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9677691_orig.jpg?crop=444,444,x147,y236&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752369948106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9677691"},{"teacherId":9711543,"projectId":8711158,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of the rug and sofa. Your contribution has helped transform a simple space into a warm, welcoming refuge for our elementary students, a place where they feel safe, supported, and truly seen.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, this space has become a comforting environment where students can come to talk through their challenges, take a break on tough days, or simply feel at ease. I am deeply grateful for your kindness and support. You have made a lasting impact in the lives of our students and your gift continues to help them feel cared for, one quiet conversation at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1733320938340,"projectUrl":"project/ms-fountaines-mental-health-wellness-s/8711158/","projectTitle":"Ms. Fountaine's Mental Health Wellness Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fountaine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9711543"},{"teacherId":7962325,"projectId":8673076,"letterContent":"This project was awesome for the students. They were able to just stop by and pick up differents hygiene items they needed throughout the day. Some students would stop by first thing in the morning if they forgot to put on lotion, or needed a spare deodorant. They would stop by after PE class if they forgot something. The girls would stop in to get pads if they needed them at different times as well. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw all of the supplies, they were extremely grateful. They were happy that there was a stock of stuff incase they needed anything. They also liked that they wouldn't have to go downstairs to the nurse for certain products as well, they may have been embarrassed to ask her for. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for the donations. This meant a lot to me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1724175970346,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-help/8673076/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Help","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chafin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7962325_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686669470666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7962325"},{"teacherId":9505951,"projectId":8765254,"letterContent":"This project has helped the orchestra tremendously. \r\n\r\nWith the new strings, we were able to upgrade our aged inventory. Changing the strings help the students play in tune band with better tone. It goes a long way in keeping the instruments in optimal playing condition. Newer strings also help the bow grip the strings better. \r\n\r\nStudents were happy when they came to class and saw the strings had been replaced on instruments that desperately needed it. \r\n\r\nWe are currently using these materials to prepare for our spring concert. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1735320569751,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-our-schools-orchestra-for-suc/8765254/","projectTitle":"Equipping Our School's Orchestra for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sherman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9505951_orig.jpg?crop=424,424,x40,y153&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733247095933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ksherman"},{"teacherId":9505951,"projectId":8765253,"letterContent":"This project has helped the instrumental music program tremendously. \r\n\r\nWith the new mouthpiece puller, I am able to make quick instrument repairs during class. Without having to send instruments to a repair shop. The shelves are being used for storage of our school instruments. The tuners are used during class to help get our instruments ready for performance. \r\n\r\nStudents were surprised when they walked into class and saw the new shelving as it has helped with our storage needs. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1735423665352,"projectUrl":"project/help-an-instrumental-music-program-grow/8765253/","projectTitle":"Help an Instrumental Music Program Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sherman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9505951_orig.jpg?crop=424,424,x40,y153&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733247095933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ksherman"},{"teacherId":9692983,"projectId":8701363,"letterContent":"Students are excited about their ability to choose a snack upon entering the \"Calming Room.\" Students make sure that other students had either a pack of Lance Crackers or Welch's Gluten Free Fruit Snack. The visual impact of the \"Calming Room\" is welcoming and peaceful. The colors of the Kaleidoscope Rainbow Rug, attract students to the area. Students sit directly on the rug after taking their shoes off or they place Flex Space Comfy on the rug. The child-friendly environment instantly decreases students' defenses.\r\n Playing UNO with social groups has made a quick and lasting impact on student communication. The Kindness and Social Emotional Learning books are a favorite. Students read independently and to each other. Some students had challenges with expressing themselves and the Stop, Relax & Think Board Game provided a safe space to identify triggers and strategies to manage emotions. We look forward to making additional impact over the remaining months of the 2024-2025 school year!","fullyFundedDate":1733320933514,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-calming-room/8701363/","projectTitle":"Classroom Calming Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Breckenridge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9692983_orig.jpg?crop=563,563,x185,y156&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724180736562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9692983"},{"teacherId":9505951,"projectId":8765142,"letterContent":"This project has helped the band tremendously. With the new mallets, we are able to practice more effectively; the ones we were using before were several years old and worn down. With the new practice pads, I am able to accommodate a larger percussion section in my middle school band since we can play on the practice pads even if there aren't enough instruments. \r\n\r\nStudents were surprised and excited when they walked into class and saw the new mallets, as they were aware the ones they were using before were older and not as effective.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using these materials to prepare for assessments, which is our biggest performance of the year.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1733251190389,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-our-schools-band-for-success/8765142/","projectTitle":"Equipping Our School's Band for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sherman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9505951_orig.jpg?crop=424,424,x40,y153&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733247095933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ksherman"},{"teacherId":6496466,"projectId":8697481,"letterContent":"On behalf of my classroom community, we would like to thank you so much for supporting us in acquiring new carpets and more flexible seating for us. In our Montessori classroom, we must have a plethora of options for seating. It is very imperative that I allow my students the opportunity to choose how they work whether it be sitting at tables or on rugs on the floor. Montessori's quote perfectly describes how essential movement is \"Movement helps the development of the mind, and this finds renewed expression in further movement and activity. It follows that we are dealing with a cycle, because mind and movement are parts of the same entity.\" (Montessori, 1995, p.142). Movement often gets interpreted as only being muscles of the body instead it includes all systems such as the brain and senses. \r\n\r\nWith your support, I was able to intentionally outfit my classroom to meet the developmental needs of the child and to foster continued growth. That is why I wanted to express my utmost gratitude for your donations. My students and I have been so eager to use our \"happy face\" carpet during small group instruction. The carpet fits perfectly for our Math Area. The bean bag chair has been such a hit that sometimes my students have to be reminded about sharing amongst one another. Since I have observed that everyone wants to use the bean bag chair I have planned to create another project to get at least three to four more chairs. If that project is funded then our classroom could have a little nook space for DEAR (drop everything and read). \r\n\r\nFinally thank you for believing in the work that I do with my students and at JHMS. Without you noticing this effort we would not have been able to afford these items. So please thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1724620339436,"projectUrl":"project/with-one-carpet-we-can-read-together/8697481/","projectTitle":"With One Carpet We Can... 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