{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"M.J. Christensen Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8169598,"projectId":10577308,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous support of our social-emotional program at M.J. Christensen Elementary! As a school counselor, I'm honored to serve and support our 390 students, including 5 self-contained Special Education programs. Thank you for investing in our culture and climate with these new resources! They will help ensure that I can deliver essential support and services that genuinely transform our students' lives. Your contributions have created a profound impact on our Mariners' overall well-being, helping us guide them toward smooth sailing and social-emotional success!","fullyFundedDate":1788580176075,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-mariners-sail-into-the-swells-o/10577308/","projectTitle":"Help Our Mariners Sail Into the Swells of Social-Emotional Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8169598_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789447285216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8169598"},{"teacherId":4600962,"projectId":9989889,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our brand‑new rug! We use this daily for our flexible seating during lessons, and it has already become one of the most loved and frequently used items in our classroom. The students gravitate toward it the moment they walk in each morning, and it has quickly transformed into a central gathering space where learning, collaboration, and creativity naturally unfold. What might seem like a simple classroom rug has genuinely become a tool that supports engagement, comfort, and community.","fullyFundedDate":1768058750039,"projectUrl":"project/pop-of-color-spot-for-scholars/9989889/","projectTitle":"Pop of Color & Spot for Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4600962_orig.jpg?crop=1852,1852,x440,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747285860706","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-silvia-gonzalez"},{"teacherId":8969668,"projectId":9989300,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and helping provide our classroom with resources that we can use every day. My students were so excited when they saw the new supplies and could not wait to start using them. Having headphones, pencils, crayons, organizers, chair pockets, and other classroom materials available has helped our classroom feel more organized and prepared for learning. The students especially enjoy having materials that are easy to access and that they know are there for them whenever they need them.\r\n\r\nThese resources have already made a difference during our daily lessons and small-group activities. The headphones help students focus when working independently or using technology, while the pencils and crayons are used throughout our reading, writing, and hands-on activities. The chair pockets and book organizers have also helped students become more independent because they can find and put away their own materials without losing valuable learning time. Even simple resources like floor dots have helped us create clearer routines and expectations for where students should sit, stand, and work.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will keep using these materials to build independence, organization, and confidence in the classroom. My students work hard every day, and having the right tools allows us to spend more time focused on learning. Thank you for investing in my students and for helping me create a classroom where they have the resources they need to be successful. We truly appreciate your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1768110417918,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-kindergarten/9989300/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8969668"},{"teacherId":7164129,"projectId":10133629,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for supporting my classroom project. I am truly grateful for your kindness and for the opportunity to provide my students with additional resources and materials.\r\nEach of the materials has been greatly appreciated and enjoyed by my students. For some of my students, the classroom is their primary opportunity to access books, so adding new books and resources to our classroom library provides them with meaningful opportunities to explore new stories, expand their learning, and develop a lifelong love of reading.\r\nAs I begin a new school year with a new group of students, they will continue to benefit from the resources you have helped provide. Your generosity will make a lasting impact by giving my students access to materials that inspire curiosity, learning, and a love of reading.\r\nThank you again for investing in my classroom and in my students. Your support is sincerely appreciated and means more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1773882159917,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-young-readers/10133629/","projectTitle":"Motivating Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Geyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7164129_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747342495825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7164129"},{"teacherId":8138723,"projectId":7995016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through \"Mariners Need Materials to Sail.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my students' learning environment. Because of your donations, my classroom is better equipped with the materials my students need to stay engaged, collaborate, and do their best learning every day.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students were incredibly excited. They loved seeing the new materials and were eager to start using them. Having the right resources readily available has made classroom activities run more smoothly and has allowed students to spend more time focused on learning instead of sharing limited supplies. It has also created more opportunities for hands-on learning, collaboration, and creativity, helping students feel confident and successful as they work together.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these materials will be used across many lessons and projects. They will support small-group instruction, independent practice, and engaging classroom activities that help meet the needs of all learners. Your generosity has provided opportunities that will benefit not only this year's students but many classes to come. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping create a classroom where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Your kindness truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1699016949830,"projectUrl":"project/mariners-need-materials-to-sail/7995016/","projectTitle":"Mariners Need Materials to Sail","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Purnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8138723_orig.jpg?crop=2162,2162,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634613116734","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8138723"},{"teacherId":9347950,"projectId":7983173,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my classroom has been able to create a more stable, safe, and welcoming environment for my students. Many of my students come from low-income households and face challenges that are often outside of their control, including limited access to school supplies, healthy snacks, and time away from school due to illness. Because of this funding, I've been able to provide essential items such as cleaning wipes, snacks, and social-emotional learning materials that directly support both their physical well-being and emotional growth.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful changes has been in the daily routines of my classroom. Students now have access to snacks when they need them, which has helped improve focus and reduce stress during instruction. The cleaning supplies have also allowed us to maintain a healthier classroom environment, which is especially important given how frequently students are exposed to illness. In addition, the social-emotional resources have given students tools to better express their feelings, work through challenges, and support one another in positive ways.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were genuinely excited and immediately recognized that these resources were for them. They asked questions right away about how we would use everything and took pride in helping organize and set up the supplies. There was a strong sense of relief and appreciation, especially when they realized that they would always have access to things they needed during the school day.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources to strengthen both learning and classroom community. Students are currently working on building stronger collaboration and self-regulation skills through structured activities and group work. The next steps include using social-emotional learning tools more intentionally during academic tasks and continuing to build routines that promote responsibility, empathy, and resilience. This support is truly helping ensure that every student can focus less on barriers and more on learning and growing each day.","fullyFundedDate":1699378543037,"projectUrl":"project/essential-materials-for-low-income-stude/7983173/","projectTitle":"Essential Materials For Low Income Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347950_orig.jpg?crop=856,856,x748,y1026&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699275340984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347950"},{"teacherId":10409778,"projectId":10038264,"letterContent":"want to express my deepest gratitude for your kindness in fully funding our classroom project. Because of you, a group of Pre-K students now has access to sensory pillows, sensory sand, and Hand2Mind alphabet tools that are essential for their growth.\r\nI have a bit of a personal update to share. Shortly after our project was funded, I was surplussed and moved to a different school and position. This means that I never had the chance to personally witness the students engaging with the new materials or see the joy on their faces as they explored the sensory items you provided.\r\nWhile it is bittersweet to not be there to see your gift in action, I am writing this to ensure you know that your impact is being felt. These materials stayed with that classroom and are currently being used by those students to help them regulate their emotions and build their literacy skills. Because of your generosity, those children have a more supportive and resource-rich environment than they did before.\r\nI am now at my new school, continuing my mission to support Pre-K learners, and I carry the memory of your kindness with me. Thank you for providing those students with the tools they needed to finish their year strong, even though I had to start a new chapter elsewhere.","fullyFundedDate":1768767262046,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-socially-and-emotionall/10038264/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Socially and Emotionally","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Darlene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409778"},{"teacherId":9347950,"projectId":9990280,"letterContent":"Dear Generous Donor,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your thoughtful support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my fifth-grade students now have access to fresh school supplies and much needed organizational materials that will make a meaningful difference in their daily learning.\r\n\r\nOver the course of the year, our supplies were well used (sometimes a little too well used) and your donation has helped us reset and prepare for a stronger, more organized start moving forward. From notebooks and folders to storage solutions that keep our space functional, every item you provided will be put to immediate and meaningful use.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only equips students with the tools they need but also sends a powerful message: that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their success. That encouragement is just as valuable as the supplies themselves.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our classroom community, thank you for making a positive impact. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768070842701,"projectUrl":"project/replenish-and-renew/9990280/","projectTitle":"Replenish and Renew","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347950_orig.jpg?crop=856,856,x748,y1026&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699275340984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347950"},{"teacherId":8683752,"projectId":9992799,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a space where students truly want to read. The new comfortable seating has created a calm, inviting environment where students can settle in, focus, and enjoy their books in a way they couldn't before. We now use these spaces daily during our independent reading block, small group instruction, and even during partner reading activities. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who typically struggles to stay engaged quietly curl up in one of the new seats and read for nearly the entire session—something that rarely happened before. That moment alone showed me just how powerful a comfortable, welcoming space can be.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were beyond excited. There were huge smiles, lots of \"Can I sit there?!\" questions, and an immediate sense of ownership over our reading area. They treated the new seating with care and pride, and it instantly became a reward and motivator for staying focused and engaged. More importantly, it made reading feel less like a task and more like a choice—something they wanted to do. For many of my students, especially those who struggle academically or emotionally, this shift has been incredibly impactful.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to build on this momentum by incorporating longer sustained reading times and deeper comprehension discussions. Students are beginning to share book recommendations with each other, engage in small group discussions, and build stamina in ways that align with their individual IEP goals. Your support has not only provided physical comfort, but it has also helped foster a love of reading, confidence, and independence in my students. Thank you for creating a space where they feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1768521062225,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-seating-for-better-reading/9992799/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Seating for Better Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8683752_orig.jpg?crop=3072,3072,x0,y501&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754591469140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8683752"},{"teacherId":10410237,"projectId":10036417,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Equipping Young Minds for Success. Your generosity has provided my students with engaging books and essential classroom supplies that they use every day to learn and grow.\r\n\r\nBecause of these resources, my students are more excited to read, more focused during lessons, and more confident in their abilities. The materials have helped create a classroom environment that is organized, supportive, and full of opportunities for hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on my classroom and my students' success. Thank you for helping them grow as readers, learners, and leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1768876460157,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-young-minds-for-success/10036417/","projectTitle":"Equipping Young Minds for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10410237_orig.jpg?crop=1067,1067,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768875700879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10410237"},{"teacherId":10076222,"projectId":10022546,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your donations, we were able to add new book bins, shelves, and stools for our small group table, and they have already made a meaningful difference in our daily learning. Our students are using the new shelving and bins to easily access books during independent reading and small group rotations, which has helped build both confidence and independence. The stools at our small group table have created a more comfortable and inviting space where students can gather, collaborate, and fully engage in guided reading and writing activities.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to explore the organized book bins and quickly noticed how much easier it was to find books that interested them. The small group area has become a favorite spot in the classroom. students love having a special place that feels just for them, and it has made our learning time together feel even more meaningful and focused.\r\nAs we continue our literacy work, these resources will play an important role in supporting small group instruction, differentiated reading practice, and collaborative learning. Our next steps include expanding guided reading groups and incorporating more student-led discussions using the materials you provided. Your generosity has truly helped create a more engaging, organized, and supportive learning environment for our students. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768698029173,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-and-organization/10022546/","projectTitle":"Motivation and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10076222_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752197359753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10076222"},{"teacherId":10399753,"projectId":9996607,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous gift. It truly means the world to me that these students got books at there level. With these books there reading has improved, with most students they can now fully read every single book. They are extremely excited to read and now all they want to do is read the books!! I am sp grateful for your generous gifts. The chair pockets are used all day every day. The students are excited to have a place where they can put there things and they love the independence that comes from that!!! 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