{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Noah Webster Microsociety School","outOfStateSupporters":37.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5129318,"projectId":10009002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom science project and providing microscopes and magnifying glasses for my kindergarten students. The student were thrilled to begin exploring everyday objects up close. Simple items like leaves, flowers, rocks, and insects have become fascinating discoveries in our classroom. \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are developing important science and observation skills through hands-on learning experiences. We learn to ask thoughtful questions and make predictions, share ideas with classmates and build confidence as young scientists. Thank you for making a meaningful impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768515998822,"projectUrl":"project/the-world-under-the-microscope/10009002/","projectTitle":"The World Under The Microscope","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ponder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5129318_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755687152860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5129318"},{"teacherId":1859470,"projectId":9924918,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our music program! Because of your support, our students now have a brand-new bass drum and replacement drumsticks that will make a real difference in their musical journey. These instruments will give our young musicians the tools they need to learn, grow, and enjoy making music together. Your kindness means the world to us, and we are so grateful to have donors like you who believe in the value of music education. Thank you for helping make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1772032455973,"projectUrl":"project/replacement-bass-drum-needed-for-school/9924918/","projectTitle":"Replacement Bass Drum Needed for School Drumline","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sutcliffe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1859470_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511835157160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1859470"},{"teacherId":4079094,"projectId":9659207,"letterContent":"When our students arrive each morning, the very first place they go is the new table. It has quickly become the unofficial \"welcome center\" of our classroom. Students settle in with morning tubs, puzzles, drawing prompts, and quiet activities that help them ease into the day. The moment they walk through the door, they gravitate toward the table, chatting with friends, sharing materials, and starting their day with a sense of calm and connection. Their excitement was immediate from the first day they saw it, and that enthusiasm has not faded.\r\n\r\nThis table has transformed our morning routine. Instead of students wandering or waiting for space, everyone has a comfortable spot to begin their day. I have watched students who usually need extra time to warm up join right in because the table feels inviting and spacious. It has become a natural gathering place where students collaborate, help one another, and start their day feeling grounded and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we are now able to plan more structured morning activities that encourage teamwork and creativity. Students are already asking for new building challenges, shared art starters, and group problem‑solving tasks they can do together at the table. Your support provided more than furniture; it created a daily ritual that brings our class together and sets a positive tone for everything that follows. We are truly grateful for the impact you have made.","fullyFundedDate":1764702303657,"projectUrl":"project/a-big-table-for-little-learners/9659207/","projectTitle":"A Big Table for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Metcalf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4079094_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690555299404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-metcalf"},{"teacherId":5129318,"projectId":9916106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students have access to materials that are used in the classroom daily. \r\n\r\nThe trays and folders have helped us stay organized and keep our materials easily accessible, allowing for smoother transitions and more time focused on learning. \r\n\r\nThe pencils are a big hit as students enjoy the variety of colors. The twistable pencils also help develop fine motor skills. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, every student now has a wobbly cushion to help them stay engaged and be comfortable during lessons. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a more engaging, organized and supportive classroom environment where all students can thrive. We are truly grateful for your investment in our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1764730980453,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-write-and-get-it-right/9916106/","projectTitle":"Wobble, Write and Get it Right","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ponder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5129318_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755687152860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5129318"},{"teacherId":5129318,"projectId":9899300,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for providing my students with engaging, hands-on learning materials. Thanks to your kindness, my classroom received STEM interlocking straws, sequencing puzzles, magnetic balls and rods set, educational engineering construction blocks, pixel art challenge pattern blocks, and magnetic tiles with blocks and magnetic construction trucks.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already made a meaningful impact on my young learners. Students are using the interlocking straws to learn about solid shapes! It was so perfectly timed for studying this math module on shapes with a true hands-on approach. The construction blocks help us explore engineering concepts, strengthen fine motor skills, and collaborate with their peers. The sequencing puzzles and pixel art challenges are helping students develop problem-solving skills, pattern recognition, and attention to detail, while the magnetic tiles and construction trucks encourage creativity, spatial awareness, and cooperative play.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources have increased student engagement and motivation. My students are excited to learn, eager to participate, and proud of the structures and designs they create. Your support has helped create a more interactive, supportive, and enriching learning environment where students can explore, build, and grow with confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning. Your generosity truly makes a difference every day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763564330785,"projectUrl":"project/build-to-learn-learn-to-build/9899300/","projectTitle":"Build to Learn, Learn to Build","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ponder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5129318_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755687152860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5129318"},{"teacherId":1859470,"projectId":9838741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our drumstick replacement project! We recently performed off school grounds, and it was a relief to have sticks that students could rely on to not splinter during the performance! When the students first saw the materials arrive, they were thrilled! There's nothing quite like the excitement of drummers getting their hands on fresh sticks that won't give them trouble while playing.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're building on this momentum by adding additional performances to our schedule and learning new repertoire. We also have some fun tricks up our sleeves for our upcoming concerts that we can't wait to share with our audiences. Your support has given our students the tools they need to perform and we are deeply grateful for your belief in our program!","fullyFundedDate":1761934725957,"projectUrl":"project/drummers-need-drumsticks/9838741/","projectTitle":"Drummers Need Drumsticks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sutcliffe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1859470_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511835157160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1859470"},{"teacherId":5129318,"projectId":9628020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my first project! Your generosity provided essential materials - whiteboard dry erasers, scissors, glue sticks, organizing bins, play-doh, kitchen utensils for our dramatic play area, and a cosy rug for our library corner - into our kindergarten classroom. \r\nThese items have been in use and are making a huge difference. The shaggy microfiber erasers are in use every day during our letter formation block, and it has become our favorite whole group activity. Play-doh used during centers strengthens fine motor skills through creative play, and the kitchen utensils and foods inspire imagination and cooperation; they are also great for implementing sorting and counting-math concepts. Our new washable library rug adds a warm and inviting spot where my students love to read books, and one student even uses the rug to lay down when she feels overwhelmed. \r\nThanks to you, our classroom is more comfortable, engaging, and joyful. Thank you for helping my students to learn and grow in a space that supports them. Thank you for helping me to create the classroom where I feel organized and able to bring meaningful experiences to my young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1755723384630,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-caring-and-engaging-kindergar/9628020/","projectTitle":"Building a Caring and Engaging Kindergarten Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ponder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5129318_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755687152860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5129318"},{"teacherId":4079094,"projectId":9583498,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Building Early Math Skills. Because of you, my Pre-k students now have access to engaging, hands on math materials that have transformed the way they explore numbers, shapes, and problem-solving. From the moment the materials arrived, their excitement was immediate. They gathered around with wide eyes, eager to touch, build, count, and experiment. Learning now feels like play, and their confidence has grown as they practice early math skills in meaningful ways.\r\nWe are already using these resources daily during small group activities, math centers, and free-choice time. Students are counting, sorting, comparing, building patterns, and using math language in authentic ways during play. These tolls have created more joyful learning moments and stronger engagement across the classroom. \r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are building a strong foundation in math that will support them for years to come. Our next steps include expanding these activities into more structured problem solving lessons and collaborative projects so students can deepen their understanding even further. Thank you for believing in my students and for making such a lasting difference in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1755746758280,"projectUrl":"project/building-early-math-skills-through-play/9583498/","projectTitle":"Building Early Math Skills Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Metcalf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4079094_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690555299404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-metcalf"},{"teacherId":10018622,"projectId":9323875,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are proudly running our on-the-go school store. When the materials arrived, they were so excited—they felt seen, trusted, and valued. They now greet customers, use technology to deduct LiveSchool points, solve math problems, and work together to keep the store running. One beautiful moment was watching two shy students confidently resolve a pricing issue on their own.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include creating digital ads, tracking sales, and using student feedback to guide inventory decisions. Your support sparked confidence, leadership, and joy in my students, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1751152995316,"projectUrl":"project/school-store-for-inner-city-kids/9323875/","projectTitle":"School Store for Inner City Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10018622_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754395122588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10018622"},{"teacherId":7826409,"projectId":9435729,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of Color, Create, and Write: Building Pre-K Skills Through Art, my classroom has been filled with more creativity, excitement, and learning than ever before. The new materials have given my students the chance to explore colors, practice fine motor skills, and express themselves through art in meaningful ways.\r\nEvery day, I see the difference in how confidently the children pick up writing and drawing tools. They are strengthening their pre-writing skills while also discovering the joy of creating something uniquely their own. These art opportunities have also sparked wonderful conversations, helping students expand their vocabulary and learn to share their ideas with peers.\r\nMost importantly, the project has fostered a sense of pride and accomplishment. My students light up when they show their finished work to friends and family, and I can see how these experiences are helping them grow into confident learners.\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of early education. Your gift has made a lasting impact, and my students are thriving because of it.\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1753991132981,"projectUrl":"project/color-create-and-write-building-pre-k/9435729/","projectTitle":"Color, Create, and Write: Building Pre-K Skills Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sofía","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7826409_orig.jpg?crop=672,672,x0,y47&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710448968442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7826409"},{"teacherId":5020629,"projectId":9250054,"letterContent":"I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to every person who has donated toward this project. Your generosity goes far beyond the supplies on the list—it creates classrooms where teachers can focus on teaching instead of worrying about resources, and where students feel supported, prepared, and inspired to learn. Every supply ordered on this project represents an opportunity for a child to succeed. Classrooms cannot thrive on their own; they need the care and support of the community. Your kindness reminds teachers and students that they are not alone, and that their growth matters to others. With your help, learning becomes brighter, more engaging, and more accessible for all.","fullyFundedDate":1750880078473,"projectUrl":"project/2025-2026-supplies/9250054/","projectTitle":"2025 - 2026 Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKenzie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5020629_orig.jpg?crop=535,535,x314,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593614054127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5020629"},{"teacherId":8432373,"projectId":9053707,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students in my group, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generosity. The impact you have made will spread from year to year.\r\n\r\nWe had so much fun this past year in our group sessions, and a lot of that is due to the wonderful items we were able to purchase with your donations. The projector was a game-changer for us. We were able to show video clips and pictures on the wall, which made it so much easier for everyone to see. This led to great group discussions and bonding! We also had fun showing a slide show at the end of the year, showcasing all the fun activities we were able to do.\r\n\r\nThe stress balls in fun heart and star shapes are adorable, and the kids have enjoyed having a fidget they get to keep. The noise machine and oil diffuser have also been great additions to my room. I had no idea how much the students would love to pick a scent to add to the diffuser each day. They have so much fun deciding which one and setting up the whole thing. It has been another thing that makes kids happy to come in and open up with me.\r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for your support. Working in an urban district, there are many needs, both financially and mentally. Thanks to you, more and more students have a safe place to land and share their mental load when they come to school.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your belief in our project and our team. 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