{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Neil Armstrong Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2085095,"projectId":9299074,"letterContent":"Your donation has had a tremendous impact on our classroom. Students have a comfortable, safe environment in which to learn. These seats offer them a more comfortable learning space, while also allowing for movement as the chairs spin as well. Our classroom is unique with our \"Lancer Lounge\" and students are excited when they have a chance to enjoy the alternative seating. \r\n\r\nThese chairs get used regularly and are highly sought after when we have time to move around the classroom. They are also a great tool when I am conferencing with my students about their writing.\r\n\r\nYour contribution to our classroom is much appreciated and the impact you have made will last for many, many years to come. Thank you for investing in my students, the future of our world. Your generosity does not go unnoticed.","fullyFundedDate":1746786902884,"projectUrl":"project/super-seating/9299074/","projectTitle":"Super Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chase","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2085095_orig.jpg?crop=897,897,x211,y192&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703554331055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2085095"},{"teacherId":9201974,"projectId":9070865,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Fueling Success: Headphones and Snacks for Focused Learning. Because of you, my incredible fifth grade students now have the tools they need to succeed in a more focused, equitable learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour donation has provided each student with their own pair of headphones, allowing them to fully engage in reading and math assessments that include essential audio components. This means no more struggling to hear or distractions from shared or malfunctioning equipment — just clear, uninterrupted learning and testing experiences.\r\n\r\nEqually important, your support has helped us provide snacks that keep students energized and focused during long testing periods. It may seem simple, but a nutritious snack can make a world of difference in helping them stay sharp and confident throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a meaningful impact on students who show up every day eager to learn, despite the challenges they face. With your help, they are not only better prepared for assessments, but also more confident and empowered in their academic journey.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us — thank you for believing in our students and fueling their success.","fullyFundedDate":1738100305939,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-success-headphones-and-snacks-f/9070865/","projectTitle":"Fueling Success: Headphones and Snacks for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bumann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9201974_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755733391847","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9201974"},{"teacherId":5197023,"projectId":8594360,"letterContent":"The students and I were so excited to receive our new resources. The students enjoyed refilling the beanbag chairs. The chairs are used daily, so they get flattened quickly. Now, they are full and comfortable again.\r\n\r\nThe bookshelves have been a great way to store and organize our classroom library. The students loved helping with this project. They also really love the colorful digital clock. In their opinion, it is much better than the analog clock on the wall.\r\n\r\nThe hot glue gun has been helpful for me to resecure materials to the walls and cupboards. It is a great way to hang things and does not destroy the surfaces.\r\n\r\nThanks again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1733265072970,"projectUrl":"project/updates-for-our-classroom/8594360/","projectTitle":"Updates for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruyter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5197023_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522682651625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5197023"},{"teacherId":9268229,"projectId":8645006,"letterContent":"The day that I shared with my students that donors had supported our project of flexible, art easels, for our diverse learners, squeals of joy and jumps of glee were seen across the room. Some students had a surprised look on their face, while others had curious eyebrows and were wondering, what would that look like in our art studio? \r\n\r\nAs the boxes were being delivered, students were anxious about what project material would look like and how would it affect them during their art studio time each week. They were excited and rambunctious with glee and anticipation. The next week we took to having an unboxing event, where each student was able to unboxed an easel for them to use that day. Students were excited and curious about how the pieces would go together and how it would work for them as an art tool, as nearly all of my students had never had the opportunity to use a real art easel in their lives. \r\n\r\nAs students figured out how to brace the easel on their table and place their artwork on the flat surface, students proclaimed things like 'this is awesome!', ' now I feel like a real artist!', ' hey Mrs. Ward, isn't this what like the real artists in the world use?', ' this makes coloring so much easier at a high angle!', ' I wish we had these back when we did our fall project!', ' how did they (our amazing donors) know that we needed this?!' , ' I think I can work a lot better now with the paper up like this where I can see it!'. \r\nThe our studio fell silent as students honed in on their coloring and painting of their artwork, using the new easels that our amazing donors had just supported our young and varying artists with. Our artist range in ages from 5 to 12 with a very diverse background of families, and home life, and school is very often their number one constant. For our students to be able to express themselves using adequate and correct tools and support items regardless of other factors, giving them the accessibility to express themselves is priceless. ' Thank you' does not cover the excitement and gratitude on behalf of my hundreds of students and myself that use these art easels daily. \r\nThank you for seeing and understanding the need and making this magical donor ship happen for our hundreds of students!!","fullyFundedDate":1733198692646,"projectUrl":"project/accessible-art-studio-easels/8645006/","projectTitle":"Accessible Art Studio Easels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9268229_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723547802880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswardsartstudio"},{"teacherId":9306060,"projectId":8506450,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Chrome books are used each day in my classroom and having these headphones available for each student makes our classroom much more quiet and calm. Students are now able to use their device while other students are being taught in small groups without causing a distraction. \r\n\r\nSince the headphones have arrived students have been able to listen to stories read by fluent readers. They have been able to play games that allow them to practice skills that will improve their reading and math. They have even gone on virtual fieldtrips to help them better understand topics we explored during social studies.\r\n\r\nNow that we have headphones available for every child in the room the most exciting part for my students is that they are able to explore and create on their own. Students are so excited to be able to create slides to present with their teachers, parents, and peers. Students who struggle with reading love being able to discreetly listen to stories that their peers are reading on their own. \r\n\r\nThe headphones have made students feel more comfortable, have helped make the classroom a calmer working environment, and have also given students more opportunities to learn. 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