{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John W Bonner Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3565440,"projectId":9990385,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our project, Where Learning Glows, to life! Because of your generosity, our kindergarten classroom now has a magnetic table, disco balls, glow cubes, and other engaging materials that spark curiosity and wonder every day.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on tools are already transforming our learning environment into a space where exploration, creativity, and discovery shine. My students are especially excited to experiment with light, movement, and magnetism—learning through play in ways that are meaningful and memorable.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than just new materials—it shows my students that people believe in them and their learning. Thank you for making our classroom a brighter, more joyful place!","fullyFundedDate":1768096572338,"projectUrl":"project/where-learning-glows/9990385/","projectTitle":"Where Learning Glows!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3565440_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473612382027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-yi"},{"teacherId":6276461,"projectId":10017010,"letterContent":"It was like Christmas day when I received all the sensory tools and snacks for my classroom. My students couldn't wait to use the sensory tools and to get a snack as a treat for working so hard. \r\n My students are currently in the middle of taking our state test. To perform at the best of their ability, sometimes it takes a little snack pick me up to continue to be quiet and complete the questions without a break. The snacks and the sensory tools helped with all that.\r\nMy students loved the variety of snacks that they could choose from each day they tested with me. They also were able to choose a sensory tool to fidget with when they needed a break during the testing time. This helped them remain quiet and focused for the duration of the test.","fullyFundedDate":1768520842433,"projectUrl":"project/support-tools-for-students/10017010/","projectTitle":"Support Tools for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaskie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6276461_orig.jpg?crop=1376,1376,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616622325376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kaskie"},{"teacherId":9051138,"projectId":9973732,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonder donation. The addition of the light table and accessories. The kids absolutely loved them and has been and wonderful addition to our centers. \r\nThe kids have used the table to let their imagination run wild, building, spelling and creating worlds with all the accessories.\r\nI am immensely grateful for the innovation and creativity that this light table has brought to my current student and future students. Giving kids different way to explore their creativity is fundamental to their education growth.","fullyFundedDate":1768505890743,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-sensory-station/9973732/","projectTitle":"Enhance Sensory Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clashman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9051138_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701118958820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9051138"},{"teacherId":7350636,"projectId":9986772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation has brought fresh energy and excitement into our second-grade learning space. With new glue sticks, copy paper, and fruit snacks, my students can stay focused, creative, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the addition of engaging early chapter books—especially beloved classics like those by Beverly Cleary—has truly inspired my young readers. My students are loving the silliness of Tater Tales. They are eagerly exploring stories, discovering new favorite characters, and growing in both confidence and comprehension. It's amazing to see their pride when they finish a chapter book and they're ready for the next!\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped nurture a love of reading that will last well beyond this school year. We're deeply grateful for your generosity and belief in our students' potential.","fullyFundedDate":1768458827477,"projectUrl":"project/reading-gluing-our-way-to-success/9986772/","projectTitle":"Reading & Gluing Our Way to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zehner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7350636_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596661629714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-zehner"},{"teacherId":10399263,"projectId":7986069,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! Because of you, my students now have access to snacks, sensory bin materials, Clorox wipes, sand, a marble run, and classroom supplies like Sharpies. These resources have made a meaningful difference in our daily routines and learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have been especially impactful, helping meet my students' basic needs and allowing them to stay focused and engaged throughout the day. The sensory bin items, including sand, have provided calming and hands-on opportunities for exploration, which is essential for my students' learning and regulation. We have been using the sensory bins during structured play and transition times, and I have already seen improvements in engagement and reduced frustration.\r\n\r\nThe marble run has quickly become a favorite in our classroom! Students are working on turn-taking, problem-solving, and fine motor skills as they build and explore together. It has created so many moments of joy and collaboration. The Clorox wipes have also been incredibly helpful in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment, especially with our hands-on materials. Even the Sharpies have added excitement to art and classroom projects, giving students a chance to express themselves creatively.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw all of the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. Many of them immediately gravitated toward the sensory items and marble run, eager to explore. These resources are not only supporting their academic growth but also their social-emotional development and independence.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are learning, growing, and thriving in a more supportive and engaging environment. Thank you for making such a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1699147393170,"projectUrl":"project/clean-colorful-and-organized/7986069/","projectTitle":"Clean, Colorful, and Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399263"},{"teacherId":10399263,"projectId":9993925,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! Because of you, my students now have access to snacks, sensory bin materials, Clorox wipes, sand, a marble run, and classroom supplies like Sharpies. These resources have made a meaningful difference in our daily routines and learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have been especially impactful, helping meet my students' basic needs and allowing them to stay focused and engaged throughout the day. The sensory bin items, including sand, have provided calming and hands-on opportunities for exploration, which is essential for my students' learning and regulation. We have been using the sensory bins during structured play and transition times, and I have already seen improvements in engagement and reduced frustration.\r\n\r\nThe marble run has quickly become a favorite in our classroom! Students are working on turn-taking, problem-solving, and fine motor skills as they build and explore together. It has created so many moments of joy and collaboration. The Clorox wipes have also been incredibly helpful in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment, especially with our hands-on materials. Even the Sharpies have added excitement to art and classroom projects, giving students a chance to express themselves creatively.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw all of the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. Many of them immediately gravitated toward the sensory items and marble run, eager to explore. These resources are not only supporting their academic growth but also their social-emotional development and independence.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are learning, growing, and thriving in a more supportive and engaging environment. Thank you for making such a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768143630499,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-learning-and-language/9993925/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Learning and Language","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399263"},{"teacherId":9539379,"projectId":10016472,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, our students now have access to materials that are making a meaningful difference in their daily learning experiences. The wagon has been incredibly helpful in transporting supplies, allowing us to easily bring materials like blocks, balls, and sensory items to different areas of the school. This has supported smoother transitions and increased opportunities for movement-based learning, which is especially important for my students.\r\n\r\nThe crayons, paper, and blocks have been used daily to encourage creativity, fine motor development, and engagement in structured tasks. Many of my students benefit from hands-on activities, and these materials have helped them participate more independently and for longer periods of time. One of the most exciting additions has been the popcorn maker. We used it during a classroom \"movie day,\" where students practiced communication skills by requesting popcorn using their AAC devices or visuals. It was a fun and motivating way to build functional communication and social interaction skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. The hands-on nature of the items captured their attention and helped increase engagement, even for students who typically struggle to attend to tasks. Moving forward, we will continue to incorporate these materials into structured lessons and reinforcement systems to support communication, behavior, and social skills. Your support has truly helped create a more engaging, supportive, and joyful learning environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768514053687,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-education/10016472/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alyssa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9539379"},{"teacherId":1529386,"projectId":10025599,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project! I am grateful for your generosity and commitment to my students' education. Your donation has helped to create safe places to work in their own way. It has also created an environment that allows our students with options to move their bodies without the fear of being disciplined.\r\n\r\nThe room was a buzz upon arrival of our \"walkers and shakers.\" As each box entered the room the students excitedly whispered about which device they would try first. Who knew something like these items would make such a huge difference in the classroom. These items have brought so much non-human support to the classroom it is unbelievable. \r\n\r\nWe can't thank you enough! We genuinely appreciate all of your support with this project!","fullyFundedDate":1768679049734,"projectUrl":"project/moving-into-learning/10025599/","projectTitle":"Moving Into Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Drew-Flanagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1529386_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543614391970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-drewflanagan"},{"teacherId":6413886,"projectId":9989462,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our classroom. The snacks and LEGO chunky puzzles have already made a meaningful difference for my students. The snacks have been especially helpful during our school day because they provide both motivation and comfort for many of my students. In a primary autism classroom, having preferred snacks available can help support regulation, increase participation, and make transitions smoother. They have allowed us to create more positive learning moments while also meeting individual student needs.\r\n\r\nThe LEGO chunky puzzles have quickly become a favorite classroom activity. My students were excited to explore them as soon as they saw them, and they have been a wonderful tool for building attention, fine motor skills, problem-solving, and independent play skills. Many of my students benefit from hands-on, visually engaging materials, and these puzzles have given them opportunities to practice matching, turn-taking, and persistence in a fun and meaningful way. It has been so rewarding to watch their confidence grow as they complete the puzzles with increasing independence.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students have access to materials that support both their learning and their everyday success in the classroom. These resources are helping us continue to build skills through structured play, engagement, and positive reinforcement. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a classroom environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768055537279,"projectUrl":"project/learning-snacks-and-sensory-support-fo/9989462/","projectTitle":"Learning, Snacks, and Sensory Support for My Autism Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Venuti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6413886_orig.jpg?crop=1036,1036,x0,y179&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752715165200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6413886"},{"teacherId":5630392,"projectId":9990695,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing snacks, foam clown noses, and name plates for our first graders—your generosity will bring both joy and structure to our classroom in ways that truly matter. The snacks will be used for our end of the year 10 day count down. Each day has a theme and these snacks will make each day especially memorable. \r\nThe foam clown noses will add a burst of fun for our circus day during our 10 day count down at the end of the year. Students will love slipping them on and sharing a moment of pure playfulness together. \r\n\r\nThe name plates have helped create a sense of ownership and belonging at each desk. With clear, colorful labels, students can easily find their space, practice name recognition, and take pride in their personal learning area.","fullyFundedDate":1768078997041,"projectUrl":"project/ten-days-of-excitement/9990695/","projectTitle":"Ten Days of Excitement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Packwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5630392_orig.jpg?crop=294,294,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742438210030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5630392"},{"teacherId":4059865,"projectId":10025067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, Scoot, Drive, and Learn: Building Motor Skills Through Play. Because of your generosity, our preschool students now have access to new scooters and Cozy Coupe vehicles that are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur students were immediately excited to explore the new equipment. From the moment the scooters and ride-on cars were introduced, the playground and classroom came alive with movement, laughter, and learning. Many of our students are still developing their coordination, balance, and muscle strength, and these materials provide a fun and engaging way to build those essential motor skills.\r\n\r\nThrough daily use, we are seeing students improve in their ability to take turns, navigate space safely, and control their bodies. The scooters are helping strengthen core muscles and coordination, while the Cozy Coupes encourage imaginative play, social interaction, and cooperative learning. Students are practicing sharing, communicating with peers, and engaging in pretend scenarios that support both language and social-emotional development.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided equipment—it has created opportunities for growth, independence, and connection. We are so grateful for your investment in our students and for helping us create a learning environment where play truly supports development.","fullyFundedDate":1768673454439,"projectUrl":"project/scoot-drive-and-learn-building-motor/10025067/","projectTitle":"Scoot, Drive, and Learn: Building Motor Skills Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lloyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4059865_orig.jpg?crop=476,476,x752,y204&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660016263741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-lloyd"},{"teacherId":7968500,"projectId":10018205,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us maintain a clean and organized classroom environment. Your contribution makes a meaningful difference in the daily experiences of my students and allows us to create a space where learning can truly thrive.\r\n\r\nA clean classroom is far more than just an aesthetic preference—it is an essential part of supporting student success. When our classroom is tidy and well-maintained, students are able to focus more fully on their learning without the distractions that clutter and disorganization can create. Materials are easier to locate, transitions between activities are smoother, and we are able to maximize every minute of instructional time. This sense of order helps students feel calm, prepared, and ready to engage.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness, your support, and your belief in my students. 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