{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John D O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science","outOfStateSupporters":36.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8308198,"projectId":10179095,"letterContent":"When the packages containing our new art supplies first arrived in our classroom, the excitement was immediate and contagious. A group of enthusiastic student volunteers immediately stepped up to help unbox the paints, brushes, and materials, carefully organizing everything into our cabinets. Seeing their eager anticipation to use high-quality artistic tools in a science setting set a wonderfully positive tone for our upcoming lessons.\r\n\r\nThese materials have completely transformed how my AP Biology students engage with complex scientific concepts. By integrating visual art into our curriculum, students are encouraged to slow down and thoughtfully process intricate biological structures, such as cellular components and the molecular architecture of DNA. Drawing these systems forces them to pay close attention to spatial relationships and fine structural details that might otherwise be overlooked in traditional lectures. Beyond the analytical benefits, creating biology-related art served as a deeply therapeutic and relaxing creative outlet for my students following the stress of the AP exam season.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to make these resources an integral part of our ongoing laboratory work. Moving forward, students will utilize the paints and drawing supplies to illustrate and document the microscopic cellular structures they observe under their microscopes. These materials will also continue to provide a balance of rigorous scientific inquiry and restorative creative expression throughout our heavy exam periods. Thank you so much for bringing this STEAM approach to our classroom and directly enriching my students' learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1776090441308,"projectUrl":"project/from-stem-to-steam-visualizing-science/10179095/","projectTitle":"From STEM to STEAM: Visualizing Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8308198_orig.png?crop=439,439,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643743402576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8308198"},{"teacherId":8308198,"projectId":10202132,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting \"The Big Picture\" for our classroom! The addition of this technology has truly transformed how my students learn and interact with daily lessons.\r\n\r\nIn a modern classroom, technology works best when it fosters active, flexible learning rather than static viewing. Having multiple screens viewable from different angles allows us to set up dynamic, multi-modal lessons. For example, we can display step-by-step instructions on one screen while running interactive activities—such as real-time student voting and polls—on another. Students can engage with these materials independently and seamlessly. Additionally, this setup allows me to untether myself from the front of the room. I can walk around with my laptop, interact directly with students, and stay proximate to them throughout the lesson, which has noticeably boosted overall classroom focus and engagement.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting aspect of this new equipment for my students is that everyone now enjoys full, unhindered visual access to the material regardless of where they are seated. Students who sit off to the far sides of the room, who historically had to view primary displays at very oblique and awkward angles, have warmed to this technology the most. They no longer miss out on critical details, visual aids, or group demonstrations, making our learning space far more inclusive and accessible for everyone.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a direct, daily impact on our learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1777838497899,"projectUrl":"project/the-big-picture/10202132/","projectTitle":"The Big Picture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8308198_orig.png?crop=439,439,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643743402576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8308198"},{"teacherId":2608017,"projectId":9721614,"letterContent":"Thank you for your amazing donation. It has provided countless opportunities for students to engage in stories that not only mirror their experiences, but also open their eyes up to different worlds and ideas. Thanks you for giving to a community that so needs it. The contribution you've made will impact students well beyond this year, but for years to come. Literacy is one of our greatest strengths and greatest asset. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your contribution. It is so deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1758832362543,"projectUrl":"project/beautiful-books/9721614/","projectTitle":"Beautiful Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2608017_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477948972651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/renyela"},{"teacherId":578992,"projectId":10243420,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students during one of the busiest and most stressful times of the school year. As AP exams and finals approach, students are balancing a lot of studying, review, and pressure to do their best.\r\n\r\nThese squishy fidget toys will provide a simple but helpful way for students to manage some of that stress while they work. Having something quiet to keep their hands busy can help students stay focused, feel more regulated, and keep working through challenging review activities without becoming overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nI am excited to have another small tool available to support students who may need a little extra help staying calm and productive during long class periods and study sessions. Sometimes the smallest classroom supports can make a big difference in helping students feel comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students feel supported, focused, and confident as they prepare for their exams!","fullyFundedDate":1778023938222,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-for-finals-and-ap-prep-part-3/10243420/","projectTitle":"Fidgets for Finals and AP Prep Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Likis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp578992_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682363592754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-likis"},{"teacherId":578992,"projectId":10243467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us add a triple portable monitor! This technology will help students work more efficiently, stay organized, and collaborate more easily during projects, labs, and data analysis.\r\n\r\nWith multiple screens, students can keep their project open on one screen, research information on another, and use the third for directions, data, or other resources. Instead of constantly switching between tabs, they can focus more on the actual learning and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThis will be especially useful in science, where students often need to collect data, create graphs, follow lab procedures, and compare results at the same time. It also gives students experience using technology in ways they may encounter in college and future careers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us provide them with tools that make learning more productive, engaging, and fun. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1779390545907,"projectUrl":"project/monitor-oh-monitor-oh-my/10243467/","projectTitle":"Monitor Oh Monitor, Oh My","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Likis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp578992_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682363592754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-likis"},{"teacherId":578992,"projectId":10191075,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity has helped create a space where students feel welcomed, represented, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe posters highlighting Black scientists and women in STEM have been especially meaningful. They help students see that science is for everyone and give them examples of people who look like them doing amazing things in STEM. These posters are more than decorations—they help build a stronger sense of belonging in our science classroom.\r\n\r\nThe technology supplies have also made our lessons run much more smoothly. We can easily share diagrams, videos, student work, lab visuals, and review materials without wasting valuable learning time.\r\n\r\nThe snacks and other classroom supplies help make our room feel comfortable and welcoming while keeping students fueled and focused during long classes, labs, and review sessions.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our science classroom a more inclusive, functional, and fun place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1778352705261,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-scientists-calm-spaces-and-c/10191075/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Scientists, Calm Spaces, and Connected Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Likis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp578992_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682363592754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-likis"},{"teacherId":9024817,"projectId":10134450,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity in supporting my classroom through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your donations, my 10th and 12th grade English Language Arts students now have access to essential supplies such as band-aids, Clorox wipes, and other items that keep our learning environment safe, healthy, and well-prepared.\r\n\r\nThough these supplies may seem small, they make a big difference in creating a classroom where students can focus on reading, writing, and discussion without distraction. Knowing that we have what we need for both everyday comfort and unexpected situations gives my students a stronger sense of security and care.\r\n\r\nYour kindness shows my students that their learning matters not only to me, but to a larger community of people who believe in them. Thank you for making our classroom a brighter, safer, and more welcoming place.","fullyFundedDate":1777838497021,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-focused-readers-a/10134450/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for Focused Readers and Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9024817_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y897&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692825563970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9024817"},{"teacherId":2367014,"projectId":10285943,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating a class set of August Wilson's \"The Piano Lesson\". Multiple sections of AP Literature were able to read and perform the play aloud during class. We had a ton of fun. It was the last longer work that we read together before students took the exam. I know for a fact that many of the students used that work to answer the third essay of the exam (you get a prompt and have to answer using a full text -- novel or play -- that you've read).\r\nThe key to teaching literature is the works have to have an entry point and be engaging. I can tell you for a fact that acting out \"The Piano Lesson\" in class met both points. \r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1778981843231,"projectUrl":"project/august-wilson-some-pens-and-high-inter/10285943/","projectTitle":"August Wilson, Some Pens, and High Interest YA Novels!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Madson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2367014_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529139175791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-madson"},{"teacherId":2367014,"projectId":10175847,"letterContent":"This year, my 120 seniors helped me compile a list of books that they wanted to read or felt were missing from our class library. Your donation helped bring those books to the students -- who began reading them the say day they arrived. It's so exiting have our class librarian open the boxes and kids vying to be the first to sign out a new book. Know that these books will be used for years, until they inevitably start falling apart or someone loves it so much they forget to ever return it.\r\nWe start class twice a week with independent reading. So many students have told me over the past few years that this practice, and our routine of reading, has brought them back to the practice. Kids who haven't read a full novel in years pick up reading again. \r\nThank you for helping to move a generation of kids off screens and back to books.","fullyFundedDate":1778023940432,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-relevant-books-to-black-brown/10175847/","projectTitle":"Bringing Relevant Books to Black, Brown, Asian, Lgbtq+ Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Madson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2367014_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529139175791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-madson"},{"teacherId":2367014,"projectId":9980335,"letterContent":"Thank you! I can't say enough how much fun my 120 seniors had this past year. Your donation allowed us to read Hamlet aloud in class, acting out parts of the play and having a blast while doing so. We laughed, connected, and students were really able to \"get\" the play.\r\nI know the economy is tough, and many classrooms read texts online. But, we know that kids need books. They learn best and most when they are engaging with paper and peers. \r\nYour donation helped to make that happen, and because of it, I was able to engage and teach kids. \r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1773847996028,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-a-classic-student-requested-b/9980335/","projectTitle":"Bringing a Classic & Student Requested Books to Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Madson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2367014_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529139175791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-madson"},{"teacherId":302811,"projectId":10244631,"letterContent":"Thank you so much of your donations towards folders, snacks, and fidgets. The folders helped my students stay organize as they reviewed all the material they learned during the school year and prepared for final exams. The fidgets helped students maintain focus in class. Furthermore, the snacks helped students focus in class and not on hunger, especially for students who missed breakfast.\r\n\r\nMy students and I greatly appreciate your support. With your help, my students were able to finish the school year strong.","fullyFundedDate":1778023937684,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-fidgets-to-help-us-finish-the/10244631/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Fidgets to Help Us Finish The School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trieu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mstrieu"},{"teacherId":302811,"projectId":10135346,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations towards copy paper, pencils, a pencil sharpener, and a hole puncher. The copy paper was especially crucial for making reference sheets and review handouts for students as they reviewed for final exams at the end of the school year. With your support, we were able to use the supplies to helped us finish up the school year strong. \r\n\r\nMy students and I are extremely grateful for your generosity. 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