{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Marshall Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":550822,"projectId":10514538,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in bringing Generation Genius to our second-grade classroom. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in the way my students experience science. Through engaging online presentations, hands-on experiments, and fun scientific activities, my students have become more curious about the world around them. These lessons encourage them to ask questions, make predictions, observe carefully, and use evidence to explain what they discover. For my students from low-income families, these opportunities provide valuable access to enriching science experiences that might otherwise be difficult to obtain.\r\nMost importantly, Generation Genius has helped my students develop a genuine enjoyment of science and a stronger desire to learn. They are excited to participate in experiments, share their ideas, work together, and discover how scientific concepts apply to everyday life.Your generosity is helping nurture confident, curious young learners who are beginning to think critically and approach problems like scientists. Thank you for investing in our students and making learning more meaningful, exciting, and accessible for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1788454068094,"projectUrl":"project/science-exploration-through-generation-g/10514538/","projectTitle":"Science Exploration Through Generation Genius","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Casallas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp550822_orig.jpg?crop=583,583,x331,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630098589210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/550822"},{"teacherId":113262,"projectId":9763707,"letterContent":"My students are having so much fun with our new Edison robots! \r\n\r\nFor several months, a small group of newcomer 4th graders--my \"Bot Squad\"--has visited my library weekly to make discoveries about the robots, and also to practice their English. What we've learned:\r\n\r\n1. These robots allow for a wide range of access levels. Initially, my students programed the Edisons using barcodes: that was fairly easy. After that, the students were ready to try EdBlocks, a block-based programming language that facilitates open-ended projects and bigger challenges.\r\n\r\n2. The robots were so entertaining that students stayed engaged even when facing frustrations, such as when I challenged them to write a program that would send the robot back to its starting point after traveling a short distance forward. Initially, they didn't know how many degrees to make the robots turn, but they stuck with the task until they mastered it.\r\n\r\n3. The robots provided many opportunities for language practice. Working together in English, my Bot Squad members managed to write simple directions for barcode programing. Later, another group of students successfully used those written directions to try out the robots.\r\n\r\n4. The Edisons foster self-directed learning. My students LOVED that they could \"customize\" their robots (as they called it), adding Lego bricks. As they've grown familiar with the EdBlocks programming language, they've begun requesting more freedom to explore writing their own sequences without my guidance.\r\n\r\nThis project was a huge success. Next year I hope to acquire a few more Edisons, and try out a similar learning sequence with a full class. I like these robots so much that I've begun recommending them to other librarians!\r\n\r\nThank you so much,","fullyFundedDate":1760667505840,"projectUrl":"project/creative-coding-edison-robot-fun-in-the/9763707/","projectTitle":"Creative Coding: Edison Robot Fun in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. V.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp113262_orig.jpg?crop=1800,1800,x443,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758916013386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/113262"},{"teacherId":113262,"projectId":9826954,"letterContent":"Addressing the disappointment some students feel when the book they want isn't available has been one of my greatest challenges as a school librarian. \"But I know we have it,\" they tell me. \"Why isn't it here?\" \r\n\r\nI tell them that someone else already has it checked out, and that I'll put it on hold. Often, though, it takes a long time for the popular books to come back. And sometimes more than one child has placed a hold. That's why your donation makes such a difference. My students were so excited when they saw the stacks of Dog Man, Katie the Catsitter, I Survived, and other beloved titles waiting for them. \r\n\r\nSome library days, only a few students check out books. On the day I made these ones available, EVERY STUDENT grabbed at least one book! There were enough new books for all of my 4th and 5th graders, and some for the 3rd graders, too. Plus I still have a few left for our next sessions: even if students keep their books an extra week, there will be some ready to check out. 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