{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John R Beatty Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10399813,"projectId":9997359,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and support of our classroom. Because of you, my first graders now have access to engaging books that truly excite and inspire them. your generosity has made a meaningful difference, giving students the opportunity to connect with characters, build confidence, and develop a love for reading in a way that feels fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these books, I have seen incredible growth in my students. They are more eager to read, share their thinking and talk about stories with their classmates. Many of them are beginning to see themselves as readers, which is such an important milestone. They especially love following familiar characters across multiple books, noticing how they change, solve problems and experience emotions just as they do. These moments are helping them strengthen their comprehension, fluency and confidence every single day.\r\n\r\nMy students have not only improved their reading skills, but they are also developing a genuine excitement for books. They are becoming more curious, engaged and proud of their progress as readers. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their future. Your generosity is helping shape a classroom full of joyful, lifelong readers.","fullyFundedDate":1768151940702,"projectUrl":"project/read-me-the-books/9997359/","projectTitle":"Read Me the Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pulliam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399813"},{"teacherId":9496190,"projectId":9990139,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a space where every student has more opportunities to communicate, connect, and feel seen. In our special education classroom, many students use AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices, and these new books and materials have become powerful tools for helping them find their voices. During our interactive read-alouds and small-group lessons, students use their devices to answer questions and share ideas. One memorable moment was when a student independently used their AAC device to say \"happy\" and \"friend\" during a story about friendship—showing both understanding and growing confidence in communication. In our math and literacy centers, students are also using hands-on materials to build, count, and solve problems, with one student proudly sharing his answer independently for the first time.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. They eagerly explored the books, flipped through the pages, and engaged with the visuals and activities. These resources have made learning more accessible and meaningful—helping students stay focused, reduce frustration, and participate more independently. Many students who typically need prompting were actively pointing, engaging, and attempting to communicate using their AAC devices.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are building on this momentum by expanding AAC-supported conversations, practicing turn-taking, answering \"wh\" questions, and expressing thoughts about stories. We will also integrate these books into social-emotional lessons and small-group storytelling activities where students can retell and create their own stories. Your support has created opportunities for communication, confidence, and joy in learning. Thank you for being an essential part of our students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1768060301408,"projectUrl":"project/building-voices-and-hearts-through-books/9990139/","projectTitle":"Building Voices and Hearts Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. KC","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9496190"},{"teacherId":8120673,"projectId":9990667,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our music classroom now has the ability to do something truly powerful—listen.\r\nMusic is meant to be heard, reflected on, and improved through thoughtful listening. Thanks to your support, my elementary students can now record their singing, ukulele ensembles, rhythm performances, musical theatre rehearsals, and small-group compositions. For many of them, this is their very first experience using real recording technology—and it has already transformed the way they think about their music-making.\r\nWhen students listen back to their own performances, something incredible happens. They begin to hear details they never noticed before. They celebrate strong tone, steady rhythm, and expressive singing. They identify areas to improve. They set goals. They grow. This process builds not only musical skills, but also confidence, focus, responsibility, and pride.\r\nYour donation is helping students:\r\nDevelop active listening and self-reflection skills\r\nBuild confidence through hearing measurable progress\r\nEngage in meaningful, standards-aligned assessment\r\nExperience authentic ensemble and performance preparation\r\nSee their musical ideas as worthy of being recorded and shared\r\nFor many of my students, hearing their own voice or instrument played back is a powerful and emotional moment. It validates their effort. It shows them that their work matters. It helps them see themselves as real musicians.\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is not just making music—we are capturing it, studying it, and growing from it.\r\nThank you for giving my students the opportunity to hear themselves and to realize that their voices truly matter.","fullyFundedDate":1768075042878,"projectUrl":"project/giving-young-musicians-a-voice-audio-re/9990667/","projectTitle":"Giving Young Musicians a Voice: Audio Recorder for Music Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8120673_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633808922397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/max-wilson"},{"teacherId":9489004,"projectId":9990349,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our small groups, and we are deeply grateful. Because of your support we were able to purchase new books and phonics games that are already sparking thoughtful conversations and deeper learning. \r\n\r\nYour contributions allow us to provide targeted literacy instruction that meets students where they are and helps them build essential reading skills. These materials enrich our lessons, support differentiated learning, and create opportunities for students to practice decoding, fluency, and comprehension\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our groups and in the people who are part of them. Your kindness truly matters and we are so appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1768076457663,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-a-world-of-books-for-el-le/9990349/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build a World of Books for El Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Becze","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9489004"},{"teacherId":2230421,"projectId":9993191,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our STEAM project! Your donations have brought vibrant, hands-on learning to our classroom in ways that textbooks alone never could.\r\nThe tie-dye kits and t-shirts have been a massive hit. Beyond just making colorful shirts, students are exploring the chemistry of \"resist\" techniques and the science of chemical reactions between dyes and cotton. Seeing them proudly wear their own \"wearable art\" has boosted their self-confidence and fostered a wonderful sense of class community.\r\nOur new bubbles and sunglasses have turned outdoor time into a physics laboratory. Students are observing light refraction on bubble surfaces and testing how different wand shapes affect bubble formation. The sunglasses not only protected their eyes during these outdoor investigations but also added a fun, \"cool scientist\" vibe that kept everyone engaged and smiling.\r\nThese materials have transformed our lessons from passive listening to active, inquiry-based discovery. Thank you for investing in my students and showing them that learning can be both rigorous and incredibly fun!","fullyFundedDate":1768096230230,"projectUrl":"project/steam-for-kinders/9993191/","projectTitle":"STEAM for Kinders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peraza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2230421_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533820229357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2230421"},{"teacherId":2230421,"projectId":9886110,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for bringing our \"Colorful Science\" project to life! Because of your generosity, our kindergarten classroom has been transformed into a vibrant STEAM laboratory.\r\nThe day the boxes of tie-dye kits and bubble supplies arrived, the excitement was electric. For many of my students, this was their first time seeing how science and art can blend so beautifully.\r\nThe Impact in Action\r\nTie-Dye Chemistry: My young learners became \"color scientists,\" exploring color mixing and chemical reactions. They were amazed to see how clear liquids transformed plain shirts into wearable masterpieces, teaching them about patterns and absorption in a way a textbook never could.\r\nBubble Engineering: Using the bubbles, we explored surface tension and geometry. The students practiced their fine motor skills by creating different wand shapes to see if they could change the shape of a bubble—learning through play that science is everywhere, even in a soapy pop!\r\nBuilding Community: These hands-on projects did more than just teach STEAM; they helped my students bond. Working together on these messy, joyful activities fostered teamwork and a sense of pride in their shared discoveries.\r\nYour donation did more than just provide supplies; it provided a reason for my students to be curious about the world around them. We are so grateful for your support of our early childhood education journey.","fullyFundedDate":1771017693643,"projectUrl":"project/steam-projects-for-kinder/9886110/","projectTitle":"STEAM Projects for Kinder","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peraza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2230421_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533820229357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2230421"},{"teacherId":3204433,"projectId":9997333,"letterContent":"The supplies in this project will make a heartfelt difference in my first grade classroom by helping create a space where students feel supported, confident, and excited to learn each day. My students come to school eager and curious, and they thrive when they have hands-on materials that allow them to practice skills, explore ideas, and take pride in their work. These resources help turn everyday lessons into meaningful experiences and ensure that every child has what they need to fully participate.\r\n\r\nMany of the items in this project are basic classroom supplies that I typically purchase with my own money to make sure my students never go without. While I am always willing to do that for my class, donor support allows me to focus more of my energy on teaching, building relationships, and meeting individual student needs rather than worrying about replacing supplies. Your generosity helps lift that burden and directly supports both students and their learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of these supplies, my classroom will continue to be a place where students feel prepared, valued, and safe to try new things. When children have the tools they need, they are more confident, more engaged, and more willing to take academic risks. Your support creates daily moments of success for my students and helps build a strong foundation for their love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768507968992,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/9997333/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3204433_orig.jpg?crop=1177,1177,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720997726742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3204433"},{"teacherId":7935143,"projectId":10046607,"letterContent":"We are using the new resources to bring our Native American diorama project to life in a hands-on and meaningful way. Students are creating clay figures using sculpting clay and tools to represent daily life, housing, clothing, and cultural elements of the tribe they are studying. They are carefully shaping details and discussing how geography influenced the tribe's way of life.\r\nWhen the students first saw the clay and sculpture tools, their excitement filled the room. Seeing the Cricut machine sparked even more curiosity — students were amazed that they could design and produce their own labels. Their enthusiasm showed me how much they value hands-on learning experiences. They felt trusted with real tools, and that having access to these resources motivated them to do their very best work.","fullyFundedDate":1769140034482,"projectUrl":"project/learning-integration/10046607/","projectTitle":"Learning Integration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monturio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7935143_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y89&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745687841720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monturio"},{"teacherId":9118386,"projectId":9521739,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students were able to use iPad to bring their learning to life during our animal habitat project. I watched students who often struggle to express themselves confidently draw, design, and explain where animals live and why. One student proudly shared their artwork for the first time with peers. The iPad increased engagement, supported diverse learning needs, and gave my students a voice. Your support created meaningful moments of growth, confidence, and joy in our classroom. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1760693741831,"projectUrl":"project/brushes-beats-breakthroughs-ipad-for/9521739/","projectTitle":"Brushes, Beats & Breakthroughs: iPad for Autism Classroom Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9118386"},{"teacherId":8081374,"projectId":8333195,"letterContent":"The Big Reveal: A Classroom Library Transformed The day our \"Science Chronicles\" collection arrived was one of the quietest—yet most exciting—days in our classroom. Usually, when new packages arrive, there is a lot of cheering, but as I pulled out book after book featuring stunning photos of deep space, deep-sea creatures, and microscopic wonders, the room fell into a focused hush. Students were literally leaning over their desks to get a better look at the covers. One student whispered, \"Is that a real picture of a nebula?\" Their curiosity was sparked before they even opened a single page.\r\n\r\nScience in Action: From Readers to Researchers We have integrated these books into our daily \"Independent Reading\" time and our \"Science Research Circles.\" A specific moment that stood out happened last week during our unit on the solar system. Instead of just looking at a textbook, a group of students used the new books to compare the sizes of different planets.","fullyFundedDate":1716559442704,"projectUrl":"project/science-chronicles-exploring-the-wonder/8333195/","projectTitle":"Science Chronicles: Exploring the Wonders of the Universe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schopen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8081374_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632438176689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-schopen"},{"teacherId":8081374,"projectId":8426803,"letterContent":"Impact Report: Building Brilliance\r\nThe Big Reveal and Student Reactions When the boxes of STEAM kits and science projects first arrived, the atmosphere in our classroom was electric! My students' eyes widened as they saw the solar-powered robots, chemistry sets, and engineering challenges. There were literal cheers as we unboxed the materials. One student exclaimed, \"Wait, we get to win these for doing science?!\" It transformed their perception of schoolwork into a high-stakes, high-fun adventure.\r\n\r\nScience in Action: Our STEAM Night Raffle We used these incredible resources as the centerpieces for our STEAM Night Raffle. Leading up to the event, students worked hard on their own science inquiries to earn \"raffle credits.\" On the night of the event, seeing the students proudly show their families the kits they were hoping to win was a highlight of the year.\r\n\r\nOne specific moment that stood out was seeing a student who usually struggles with confidence in math spend twenty minutes explaining the mechanics of the \"Crystal Growing Kit\" to their younger sibling. These weren't just \"toys\"—they were symbols of achievement that made every student feel like a real scientist.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next for Our Brilliance? The momentum from this project hasn't stopped with the raffle! The excitement from STEAM night has carried over into our current unit on Physics and Engineering. Because they saw the \"end goal\" of what science can build, my students are now more engaged in our daily hands-on experiments. Our next step is a classroom \"Design Challenge\" where students will use the principles they learned from the STEAM kits to build their own prototype inventions using recycled materials.\r\n\r\nThank you for fueling their curiosity and for showing them that brilliance is something they all possess. You didn't just provide toys; you provided the spark for a lifelong love of discovery!","fullyFundedDate":1726670543585,"projectUrl":"project/building-brilliance-the-power-of-steam/8426803/","projectTitle":"Building Brilliance: The Power of STEAM Toys in Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schopen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8081374_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632438176689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-schopen"},{"teacherId":2230421,"projectId":9720025,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful for your generous support of our project, \"Comfort and Warmth for the Holidays.\" Receiving the shipment of colorful, cozy hats and gloves was truly a memorable moment! Our kindergarten students' eyes lit up when they saw the big boxes, and the room was filled with excited \"oohs\" and \"ahhs\" as they realized the gifts were just for them. It was a wonderful feeling to personally hand each student their very own set of warm winter gear. For many of our families, this thoughtful gift removes a significant financial worry during the holiday season.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has had an immediate and tangible impact on our classroom. We immediately put the new resources to use during our morning recess. Before this grant, some students would stay close to the building or rush back inside because they were too cold, or they would have to borrow gloves that didn't fit. Now, every single child is bundled up in their own hat and gloves, enabling them to fully participate in outdoor play. Being warm and comfortable has dramatically improved their focus and engagement, especially during those colder mornings, ensuring they are healthy and ready to learn when they come back inside.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for us are enjoying a full, active winter season of outdoor learning and play. Because of your generosity, we are confident that our students will continue to get the essential physical activity and social-emotional development that comes from daily recess, regardless of the temperature. Thank you again for bringing comfort, warmth, and so much joy to our students and their families this holiday season. 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