{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Maryland School","outOfStateSupporters":39.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":788275,"projectId":9388264,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your kindness and generosity. My students were so excited today. At the end of class I called each table to the back table. I let them choose a pencil pouch, crayons, pencil, and an eraser. They were beyond thrilled. \r\n\r\nThey love being able to have their own supplies. I love them being able to have their own materials as well. Some of these children do not have basic supplies they may need at their houses. This will give them what they need and help them be successful. Thank you again for everything.","fullyFundedDate":1757544596089,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies/9388264/","projectTitle":"School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vertefeuille","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp788275_orig.jpg?crop=595,595,x659,y428&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591905906381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/788275"},{"teacherId":8650814,"projectId":9483102,"letterContent":"Thank you to everyone who donated to support my cause of reaching children in need and having quality materials for low income students. Unfortunately, the pencil boxes I was asking for were not available when the project was funded, but your donation will not go to waste ! I will used the credit the donors choose team gave me to put towards my classroom/students and make sure they get things that will support them in their educational journey! I appreciate every single one of you and the impact you have on the children. I am forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1753909815185,"projectUrl":"project/boxes-are-better/9483102/","projectTitle":"Boxes are Better","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Masten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8650814_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688579884158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8650814"},{"teacherId":7586243,"projectId":9001228,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for providing our classroom with the tambourines, maracas, triangles, and all the other hand-held percussion! These instruments have had such a meaningful impact on our students and their learning environment.\r\n\r\nSince adding them into my lessons, I've seen students light up with excitement! The instruments make music accessible for everyone, regardless of experience or ability level. I've noticed that students who were sometimes hesitant to participate are now eagerly engaged. The hands-on nature of percussion has helped them explore rhythm, coordination, and teamwork in a joyful way. Who doesn't enjoy shaking and tapping along to the rhythm of a song?\r\n\r\nBeyond music skills, the instruments have also encouraged cooperation and creativity. When we play together, students listen more closely to one another and learn the importance of working together as an ensemble. The instruments have also given us new opportunities to incorporate movement and cultural connections, making our lessons more meaningful, memorable, and most importantly, fun.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support. Your contribution has enriched our classroom and provided students with opportunities to learn, grow, and express themselves through music.","fullyFundedDate":1746448891647,"projectUrl":"project/shake-rattle-and-groove/9001228/","projectTitle":"Shake, Rattle, and Groove!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Corbett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7586243_orig.png?crop=758,758,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1614200193480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7586243"},{"teacherId":8650814,"projectId":8519293,"letterContent":"These head phones have been an amazing addition to our 2nd grade classroom. Adding quality headphones has helped keep the students invested when doing testing and learning activities online. They are very thankful and show their appreciation through out the entire year. I can't wait to continue to use these and see the excitement of my student when they get to use a quality pair of headphones (something they're not used to having)! It truly is a blessing to have you guys donate and help my classroom and I could never thank you enough !","fullyFundedDate":1722060195309,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-happy-learners-/8519293/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Happy Learners !","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Masten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8650814_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688579884158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8650814"},{"teacherId":9873554,"projectId":9005682,"letterContent":"The new chair pockets have made a noticeable difference in our classroom by helping students stay organized and focused throughout the day. Each student now has their own personal storage space right behind their chair, which they use to keep essential materials like notebooks, folders, and pencils within easy reach. During independent work time or transitions between subjects, students no longer have to dig through messy desks or make trips across the room for supplies. One particularly smooth moment was during a writing workshop when students were able to quickly grab their journals from their chair pockets and dive straight into their drafts without missing a beat.\r\n\r\nWhen the chair pockets first arrived, the students were thrilled. They treated them like a special gift, eagerly choosing their colors and organizing their supplies. There was a real sense of ownership and pride as they placed their names on their pockets and filled them up for the first time. It was clear right away that these simple additions were going to make a big impact on their daily routines and help build responsibility.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the chair pockets are continuing to support students during our current literacy unit, where they are working on personal book projects. They keep their independent reading books and project planners tucked in their pockets, making it easy to access their materials quickly and stay on task. Thanks to the support of our generous donors, our classroom is more efficient, less cluttered, and better equipped to help students thrive in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1740007394401,"projectUrl":"project/chair-organization/9005682/","projectTitle":"Chair Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mondoro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9873554_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736573076741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9873554"},{"teacherId":788275,"projectId":9255889,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your kindness and generosity. It means a lot to my students when we get new prizes. I appreciate it as well. My students are all very motivated to work hard, behave well, as well as earn cool prizes.\r\n\r\nThey were so excited when they saw all the new prizes today. I gave 6 students a prize today and they were so happy.\r\n\r\nI love trying to get as many cool things as possible for my students to be able to earn. It helps a lot in so many different ways. Thanks again for everything. I appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1746786910829,"projectUrl":"project/motivational-prizes/9255889/","projectTitle":"Motivational Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vertefeuille","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp788275_orig.jpg?crop=595,595,x659,y428&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591905906381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/788275"},{"teacherId":9840620,"projectId":9052170,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity in helping us to grow our Spanish language book collection. Students are excited to read these books!\r\n\r\nNature, history, fiction, biography and sports fans have enjoyed these new additions, and some (particularly sports fans) have already read some of the books many times. They also read English language books of similar topics. \r\n\r\nEnglish speaking students are also interested in these books and quite a few are checking them out. Students look forward to their library time and YOU have helped to make that happen!","fullyFundedDate":1738182333432,"projectUrl":"project/reading-in-any-language-boosts-literacy/9052170/","projectTitle":"Reading in Any Language Boosts Literacy and Curiosity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9840620"},{"teacherId":9582787,"projectId":8922953,"letterContent":"It gives me such joy being a teacher and getting to teach these wonderful students who love school. When I look at their little faces, I see our future leaders filled with hope. More than anything, I want to give them the world. But because that is a big reach, I must start smaller. I must give them quality education in a prepared and efficient classroom. \r\nBecause of your donations, my students have loved coming to school even more, if that were possible! I've seen their eyes light up in our classroom just being in a more colorful and interactive learning environment with prizes and comfy settings. I have never been more excited to present our classroom to visitors to show off our beautiful and thriving classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1732307175871,"projectUrl":"project/theres-no-place-like-our-classroom/8922953/","projectTitle":"There’s No Place Like Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khongkhoune","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9582787_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753132277438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9582787"},{"teacherId":9840620,"projectId":8965080,"letterContent":"The students are very excited about the books that you funded for our library! I presented the books daily as they arrived on closed-circuit television to the entire school. For weeks students from especially first through fifth grade have gone directly to the Animal Battle and Who Would Win sections to check out books. However, students from Head Start to seventh grade also typically check out at least one of our new books about animals. \r\n\r\nNew individual books about animals are prominently displayed, and as the students are discovering them they are also exploring that part of the library more thoroughly. They often sit in a group discussing them and reading them together. \r\n\r\nThank you, donors, for making our library a place that students look forward to visiting and for encouraging their curiosity and desire to read!","fullyFundedDate":1732458624328,"projectUrl":"project/our-students-love-books-about-animals/8965080/","projectTitle":"Our Students LOVE Books About Animals!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9840620"},{"teacherId":788275,"projectId":8682565,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to get this project funded. My students were so excited to see all these new incentives for our class treasure box. \r\n\r\nThese incentives really help my students. They try their best in class, participate, help each other, and are showing respect. In return, I reward them for their effort in my class.\r\n\r\nThis greatly impacts their learning. They pay attention and make sure to complete all their work. Thanks again for your help. A big SHOUTOUT to OshKosh B'gosh!!!!!! My students and I are extremely grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1734099455762,"projectUrl":"project/motivational-prizes/8682565/","projectTitle":"Motivational Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vertefeuille","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp788275_orig.jpg?crop=595,595,x659,y428&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591905906381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/788275"},{"teacherId":2327643,"projectId":3069817,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. These bounce chairs help my students in many ways. \r\n1. They improve focus and attention.\r\nMovement helps regulation, young children often struggle to sit still for long periods. 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