{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary Casey Black Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":13.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2492893,"projectId":9550950,"letterContent":"The addition of these classroom resources has had a profoundly positive impact on both the learning environment and the overall well-being of our students. The Flagship rug helped create a warm, structured, and inviting learning space that supported whole-group instruction, community-building, and smooth transitions between activities. This designated gathering area encouraged collaboration and increased student engagement throughout the school day. \r\nThe wired headphones and wired computer mice provided students with reliable tools for navigating digital platforms with ease. These resources were particularly beneficial for students working at their own pace in digital programs, ensuring equitable access and minimizing distractions.\r\nThe Garden Time rug created a safe designated space as a calming area and the introduction of marble mesh fidgets, the sensory toy set, and the mindfulness text greatly enhanced our classroom's social–emotional support systems. These tools empowered students to manage anxiety, restlessness, and sensory needs in healthy, unobtrusive ways.\r\nCollectively, these resources transformed the classroom into a more inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment. \r\nThank you SO MUCH!!!","fullyFundedDate":1758918150300,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corners-calm-minds-creating-a-co/9550950/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corners & Calm Minds: Creating a Comforting Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2492893"},{"teacherId":8535411,"projectId":9603247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my kindergarten classroom. Your kindness allowed me to purchase paper, an organizer, and baskets—simple materials that make a big difference in helping our classroom run smoothly and giving my students what they need to learn and grow.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students now have a more organized, welcoming space where they can easily find supplies, stay engaged in their learning, and feel proud of their classroom. Your support truly impacts their daily experiences, and I'm so grateful for the way you've invested in these young learners.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our little classroom and for helping us start the year with the tools we need. Your generosity means more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1755494621231,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-stay-ready-to-learn/9603247/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Stay Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8535411_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754540058507","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8535411"},{"teacherId":602162,"projectId":9387658,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generosity to our class project. We play a lot of PE games in my class and were always dependent on the availability of items in the recess cart. Quite often I'd have to pivot and play something different or do laps instead of the intended game. \r\nThanks to donations to this projects we now have designated PE equipment for our use only. This has allowed us to play more games than ever before. My students love being able to see what team they are on with the pennies. We also are able to do a basketball unit now that we have this set. \r\nThank you for your support in helping my students stay active, learn physical education games, and have fun while learning and getting healthy.","fullyFundedDate":1758816966048,"projectUrl":"project/they-shoot-they-score/9387658/","projectTitle":"They Shoot, They Score","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp602162_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1456423345262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/602162"},{"teacherId":8070875,"projectId":9103237,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a more dynamic and engaging learning environment! The wireless document camera has allowed me to teach with greater flexibility—I can now move freely around the room while still displaying student work, read-alouds, and examples for everyone to see. My third graders are especially excited when their own work is projected for the class to celebrate and discuss. It's made lessons more interactive and has helped keep students focused and connected.\r\nThe addition of the standing, movable desk has also been a huge improvement. It allows me to easily transition between different parts of the classroom, whether I'm supporting small groups, conferencing with students, or modeling a lesson. This mobility has encouraged more collaboration and engagement throughout the day.\r\nYour donation has truly made a difference in the way my students learn and how I teach. Thank you for helping create a classroom where movement, connection, and curiosity thrive every day. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our work!","fullyFundedDate":1744896261244,"projectUrl":"project/tech-for-teaching-help-fund-a-new-docum/9103237/","projectTitle":"Tech for Teaching: Help Fund a New Document Camera!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Altamirano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8070875_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688792123548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8070875"},{"teacherId":602162,"projectId":9134503,"letterContent":"In today's learning environment a lot of time is spent on devices. There are so many wonderful programs that help enhance student learning. Many of these have sound. Students would be very distracted if the whole class had sound playing at once. Muting the sound limits access especially for language learners. The headphones are such a critical part of student success. \r\nStudents begin taking state testing in 3rd grade. In 2nd grade we take on a critical role in building computer skills to help students get ready. The Chromebooks only have track pads which are very difficult for students to use. The mice help students build these skills and avoid frustration. \r\nKeeping the mice, headphones, and login cards organized and safe while not in use is one way that I can get a few years usage out of the materials. The storage bags help keep everything tucked away in each student's cubby.\r\nThank you for your help in supplying these resources to my students. We are so very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746541753665,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-mice-for-student-success/9134503/","projectTitle":"Headphones and Mice for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp602162_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1456423345262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/602162"},{"teacherId":602162,"projectId":8937173,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my class project, A Seat at the Table. My students are very grateful for the extra wobble seats at the table. We now have enough seats for everyone to have a spot during our group work. The wobble seats are a lot of fun to sit at while doing classwork. The ability to wiggle helps improve student focus. Having these seats at the small group table makes it a fun place to go. I appreciate your generosity to my students. I am grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1735666786892,"projectUrl":"project/a-seat-at-the-table/8937173/","projectTitle":"A Seat at the Table","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp602162_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1456423345262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/602162"},{"teacherId":3432729,"projectId":9008182,"letterContent":"We were so excited when our delivery arrived. Students were so grateful and enthusiastic about getting to clean out old supplies. I think they were most excited for the acrylic markers at their table group.\r\n\r\n As soon as we opened the markers, students began using them to create anchor charts together. They were all engaged and talking about their learning. Poster making can be difficult to see all members working but between some kids trying to find the perfect color and some drawing pictures or writing definitions all were working collaboratively. There is not much more that a teacher wants to see. \r\n\r\n My students are constantly looking for fun ways to use the new supplies. They are proud of the new things and care for them as a team. It is very fun to watch them work to keep the new things neat and useful. \r\n\r\nThank you for your donation and support. It means so much to me that I get to see student smiles!","fullyFundedDate":1734581465124,"projectUrl":"project/class-community-supplies-glow-up/9008182/","projectTitle":"Class Community Supplies Glow Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Steele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3432729_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503800101636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fifthawakens"},{"teacherId":3727462,"projectId":8603609,"letterContent":"My students are in love with the new easel. When it first came they were beyond excited. In the past couple of months they have loved having a place for the daily schedule, photos of where to go for choice time, anchor charts, music materials and more.\r\nThey have a place for books for read alouds so they can be engaged. They have a place for our puppet and phonemic awareness supplies so they can do mini lessons and broaden their skills. 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