{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Marvin B Smith Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10260148,"projectId":9712809,"letterContent":"First, thank you. After being a teacher for 18 years, but stepping into the role of the PE teacher, this project was necessary for our school. I could have never imagined, though, getting a large project fully funded would happen the first time I used Donors Choose. I am so appreciate and thankful and have recommended it to so many other teachers. \r\n This large project was full of gym mats, different kinds of balls, pillow polo sticks, bounce boards, and more. Because of this project I was able to do a hockey unit with my students. The equipment was also used to make Olympic stations that brought so much joy to my students. The possibilities are now endless to my lessons and I have an extra pep in my step knowing I have the things I need to be a successful teacher. \r\n When I first told students about the project, it seemed difficult to imagine what nearly $4000 of PE equipment would look like. But, each time I got out new cones or balls, you could see their excitement. They know people cared about them to give them these things and in return they are doing a nice job taking care of all the new equipment. \r\n One project I still have on my mind is to create a project to get scooters for the gym. They are used for so many different activities. We have some that are very dated and their size is inappropriate for all body types. I look forward to writing up my next project using Donors Choose.","fullyFundedDate":1766886648664,"projectUrl":"project/active-bodies-healthy-minds-building-s/9712809/","projectTitle":"Active Bodies, Healthy Minds: Building Strong Foundations in PE","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trotter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10260148_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y331&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757954020956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10260148"},{"teacherId":2225586,"projectId":10068043,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom will be able to be transformed into a glowing celebration of learning! This will help my students review important end-of-grade skills in an exciting, high-energy environment that will make learning unforgettable.\r\n\r\nUsing the materials you helped provide, we will turn off the lights, turn on the glow, and dive into interactive review stations. Students will practice critical math and reading skills under black lights, using neon supplies and glow-in-the-dark activities that will make the toughest concepts feel fun and engaging. \r\n\r\nMore importantly, your donation will help build confidence. The glow party atmosphere will reduce stress while reinforcing essential skills they need to succeed on their EOG exams.","fullyFundedDate":1771041605470,"projectUrl":"project/glow-big-or-glow-home-eog-review-party/10068043/","projectTitle":"Glow Big or Glow Home: EOG Review Party","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2225586_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753903628176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2225586"},{"teacherId":9904007,"projectId":9545168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution and belief in our classroom project. Because of your support, my students now have meaningful tools that make a real difference in their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nYour donations have provided resources that help students self-regulate their emotions, manipulate hands-on materials during independent math centers, and engage in fun reading games that strengthen sight word recognition and reading fluency. These tools are not just materials — they are opportunities for growth, confidence, and success.\r\n\r\nWhen the students saw the new items, they were extremely happy and genuinely surprised. The excitement and enthusiasm in the room were immediate. Having new, engaging resources has brought fresh energy to our classroom and has motivated students to take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a lasting impact on my students' academic and emotional development. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for believing in our learners. We are so grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1764684392915,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-and-focus-tools-for-gr/9545168/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning and Focus Tools for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vondra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904007_orig.jpg?crop=2004,2004,x0,y167&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737475272094","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904007"},{"teacherId":9893143,"projectId":9175576,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation of our classroom rug. Its spacious design has significantly enhanced our learning environment by providing students with clearly defined areas to sit comfortably, work with instructional materials and manipulatives, and collaborate effectively with their peers. The rug has quickly become an essential part of our daily routine and is used consistently for whole-group instruction, partner learning, and classroom discussions. We are sincerely grateful for your support and for the positive difference you have made in my students' learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1743445010453,"projectUrl":"project/a-foundation-for-learning-new-carpet-fo/9175576/","projectTitle":"A Foundation for Learning: New Carpet for Our Class Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9893143_orig.jpg?crop=1706,1706,x362,y1381&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736782372785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893143"},{"teacherId":9754944,"projectId":9622429,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are now using flexible seating options throughout the day to support their learning and comfort. The new chairs, desks, and seating elements allow students to choose where they learn best, whether that's at a table, on a flexible chair, or in a quiet corner of the classroom. One powerful moment was seeing a student who usually struggled to stay focused choose a new seating option and remain engaged for an entire lesson. Having the ability to move and choose their space has made a noticeable difference in their concentration and participation.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new seating, their excitement was immediate. Their eyes lit up, and they couldn't wait to try each option. They asked thoughtful questions about how the seating worked and quickly took ownership of the space, respecting the materials and helping one another make good choices. It truly changed the classroom atmosphere, making it feel more welcoming, calm, and student-centered.\r\n\r\nThrough your support, you've gotten a glimpse into our classroom and the environment we are building together. Our next steps include helping students reflect on which seating options help them learn best and using flexible seating as part of our ongoing lessons in responsibility, self-regulation, and collaboration. As we continue our current classroom projects, students are learning to make purposeful choices that support their learning, skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom. Thank you for helping create a space where all students can feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1762454920911,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9622429/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9754944_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726682860626","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9754944"},{"teacherId":4977989,"projectId":9710891,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity helping my students get IXL. We use this daily in reading and several times a week for math. The students work on current skills as well as skills that they may need more practice doing. \r\n WIthin IXL not only can they practice skills with traditional questions and answers, but they can also play games that review the skills. The students can also play as a class where they are given questions and compete against each other. While there is no prize at the end of the game, they all try to do their best to gain the most points. These are great motivators.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and being part of our classroom village.","fullyFundedDate":1760635987758,"projectUrl":"project/ixlcom-engaging-online-learning-for-al/9710891/","projectTitle":"IXL.com- Engaging Online Learning for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4977989_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510702690997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katie-harris-1"},{"teacherId":10337984,"projectId":9884432,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, we have many new books to help support reading comprehension skills in our third grade classroom. We have used these books to practice comprehension skills such as identifying the elements of plot in the story, problem and solution, and lessons the author is trying to convey to readers, and much more. Students have participated in book studies and author studies with these and other books purchased by donors.\r\n\r\nStudents have several opportunities to read throughout the day in our class. We have whole-group reading time, during which we have been reading James and the Giant Peach by Roaldd Dahl. Students have also had the opportunity to select a book of their choice to read during their independent work time. I have written comprehension questions to go with each chapter. This allows students to read a book of interest at their own pace while still allowing me to hold them accountable for their understanding. By doing this, I can see their independent reading abilities. This has been their favorite reading task!\r\n\r\nI have a student who is quickly reading through the books that have been donated to our class. The books you have donated are going to give her some new options. She loves to read! You have impacted her learning in a great way. Because of you and other donors, I have been able to keep a wide selection of books available that keep her engaged and reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1762784187735,"projectUrl":"project/read-dream-succeed-fueling-3rd-grader/9884432/","projectTitle":"Read, Dream, Succeed: Fueling 3rd Graders’ Reading Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dalton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337984"},{"teacherId":10337984,"projectId":9868527,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, we have many new books to help support reading comprehension skills in our third-grade classroom. We have used these books to practice comprehension skills such as identifying the elements of plot in the story, problem and solution, and lessons the author is trying to convey to readers, and much more. Students have participated in book studies and author studies with these and other books purchased by donors.\r\n\r\nStudents have several opportunities to read throughout the day in our class. We have whole-group reading time, during which we have been reading Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. My class has really enjoyed this book because they can relate to the characters. We have focused on why the author adds certain details and how they deepen our understanding of the story. Students have also had the opportunity to select a book of their choice to read during their independent work time. I have written comprehension questions to go with each chapter. This allows students to read a book of interest at their own pace while still allowing me to hold them accountable for their understanding. By doing this, I can see their independent reading abilities. This has been their favorite reading task!\r\n\r\nI have a student who has already read all three of the books you donated to our class: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Shiloh, and Superfudge. She loves to read! You have impacted her learning in a great way. Because of you and other donors, I have been able to keep a wide selection of books available that keep her engaged and reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1762871335577,"projectUrl":"project/building-bookworms-sparking-a-love-of-r/9868527/","projectTitle":"Building Bookworms: Sparking a Love of Reading in 3rd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dalton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337984"},{"teacherId":9968501,"projectId":9420785,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for this beautiful carpet! It brightens up my classroom and makes the environment a positive and inviting learning space! Since we spend most of our time in the classroom it is important to me that my students feel at home. This rug will provide a comfortable place to work with partners and small groups for many years to come. This rug has quickly became my students' favorite place to complete their work. I could've never provided this rug for them without your help. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1762536488800,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-carpet-for-our-comfortable-learning/9420785/","projectTitle":"Cozy Carpet for Our Comfortable Learning Environment!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knighten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9968501"},{"teacherId":10337984,"projectId":9884453,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, we have many new books to help support reading comprehension skills in our third grade classroom. We have used these books to practice comprehension skills such as identifying the elements of plot in the story, problem and solution, and lessons the author is trying to convey to readers, and much more. Students have participated in book studies and author studies with these and other books purchased by donors.\r\n\r\nStudents have several opportunities to read throughout the day in our class. We have whole-group reading time, during which we have been reading Holes. This was one of my favorite books to read in school, and my students are loving it as well! We have focused on why the author adds certain details and how they deepen our understanding of the story. Students have also had the opportunity to select a book of their choice to read during their independent work time. I have written comprehension questions to go with each chapter. This allows students to read a book of interest at their own pace while still allowing me to hold them accountable for their understanding. By doing this, I can see their independent reading abilities. This has been their favorite reading task!\r\n\r\nI have a student who has already read all three of the books you donated to our class: Holes, The Tale of Despereaux and Frindle. She loves to read! You have impacted her learning in a great way. Because of you and other donors, I have been able to keep a wide selection of books available that keep her engaged and reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1762882869031,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-brighten-minds-3rd-graders-on/9884453/","projectTitle":"Books to Brighten Minds: 3rd Graders on a Reading Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dalton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337984"},{"teacherId":9856692,"projectId":9560415,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity brought us SEL materials, organizational supplies, and our absolute pride and joy; our new classroom rug! That rug is the center of our world. My students use it all day, every day; to play their math games (another amazing donation from you!), to gather for small groups, and to cozy up for reading time. It has become our community spot, and the heart of our learning.\r\n\r\nYour donations didn't just give us supplies—you gave my students a place to grow, connect, and feel safe. You helped create a warm, prepared environment where these tiny humans feel excited to learn and proud of their space. We are so unbelievably grateful for your kindness, support, and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759334466149,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-gnomie-classroom/9560415/","projectTitle":"Building a Gnomie Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fenton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9856692_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759264451878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9856692"},{"teacherId":10216758,"projectId":9641397,"letterContent":"Your donations to our classroom have made a huge impact on myself and our students. The rug that was donated to our classroom instantly brightens up our space and creates a warm and welcoming environment for our students. The rug also gives us a space that we can all gather together as a class in a more comfortable way than we were able to before. Our students were extremely excited to walk in and see the new donations. We have also been using the novel sets in small reading groups, and the books have been a huge hit with our students. 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