{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nichols Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5100510,"projectId":10383091,"letterContent":"The new resources have completely transformed our learning environment into a vibrant, flexible, and highly engaging space. With the addition of the new stools and cushions, our students no longer feel confined to traditional desks; they are now able to choose seating that helps them focus best. During our recent social studies group poster projects, the impact of your generosity was on full display. Students comfortably knelt on cushions around their presentation boards, sketching historical timelines and maps with the brand-new markers and pencils, while our updated wall decorations and warm classroom lights created an inviting, focused atmosphere that kept everyone inspired and on-task.\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials arrive, their faces lit up with pure excitement and gratitude. There was an immediate buzz of energy as they unboxed the vibrant markers and tested out the comfortable new stools. Many of them expressed disbelief that people they had never met would send such beautiful gifts directly to our classroom. This influx of fresh, high-quality supplies instantly boosted their morale, making them feel deeply valued, supported, and motivated to dive straight into their schoolwork.\r\nMoving forward, our next step is to utilize these resources to finalize our social studies posters and transition into peer presentations. Students will use the markers and pencils to add final, polished details to their research before showcasing it to the class. Thanks to the flexible seating options and improved lighting, our room is now perfectly set up for an interactive \"gallery walk\" presentation format, where students can comfortably move around, evaluate each other's work, and leave constructive feedback on what they learned about history.","fullyFundedDate":1792593791866,"projectUrl":"project/new-grade-new-room-new-year/10383091/","projectTitle":"New Grade, New Room, New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bielen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5100510_orig.jpg?crop=537,537,x316,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784225024054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5100510"},{"teacherId":10526735,"projectId":10326803,"letterContent":"My second graders were absolutely thrilled when they walked into our classroom at the start of the school year and saw all of our new resources ready to go! Even though everything was set up for their very first day, their excitement was evident as they explored our room and discovered the materials waiting for them. Having these extra supplies on hand has made a world of difference in keeping our classroom running smoothly and supporting our daily routines. We recently read \"A Little SPOT of Perseverance\" and had a deep discussion about what it means to push through challenges. We discussed strategies we can use if we ever feel like giving up, and we have now been using these strategies during our real lessons and daily lives to help us continue our growth and learning.\r\n\r\nWe are using our new resources every day. The privacy dividers have become an essential tool in our assessments, giving students a quiet space to demonstrate their learning. We are also using the Post-it anchor charts to display key concepts in a more kid-friendly and visual way. These posters are a great tool for students to reference during their learning and remind them of these important ideas.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my students are about to jump into an exciting hands-on math activity! They will be designing their own survey topic, collecting data directly from their classmates, and organizing their findings by creating tally charts, bar graphs, and picture graphs. Having a classroom with all of these materials allows us to focus entirely on deep and interactive learning, and creative projects like this one. Thank you so much for opening your hearts to our classroom and giving my students the tools they need to grow, persevere, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1784727935663,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-grow-a-new-classroom/10326803/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Grow: A New Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pulito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10526735_orig.jpg?crop=1169,1169,x68,y382&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780794752479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10526735"},{"teacherId":2105872,"projectId":10102621,"letterContent":"Your contribution to my classroom is so helpful to my implementation of curriculum as well as getting more students access to instruments without the extra cost of private lessons! With the piano keyboards (batteries) and headphones, they can have individualized experiences on keyboards without having to wait their turn for one to become available. \r\n\r\nThe use of keyboards in a General Music classroom supports reading music, hand dexterity and creativity. We make and read music, and feel like we are part of a group when we have performances. So many students who do not have access to such an experience outside of school are going to benefit from your contribution to our classroom, and we thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1779842900167,"projectUrl":"project/piano-for-all-students/10102621/","projectTitle":"Piano for All Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Esposito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2105872_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763059797654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2105872"},{"teacherId":6287394,"projectId":8342900,"letterContent":"Bother breathing and what. would love flexible seating. If they are in flexible setting, they will be more engaged in love reading. I would love a carpet where they can meet and listen to the mini lesson and then go to independent reading and apply the lesson.\r\nMy student will breed a variety with tax such as chapter books, and graphic novels, they will be able to state the theme and authors purpose. 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