{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"P373R @ Main Site - Robert Randall School","outOfStateSupporters":30.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9880195,"projectId":9881356,"letterContent":"These new books have been a wonderful resource for my students in speech therapy. They provide engaging opportunities to build vocabulary, improve comprehension, practice answering questions, and develop communication skills. We use the books to encourage students to express their thoughts, make choices, describe pictures, and participate in discussions.\r\nThe students especially enjoy books with engaging visuals and relatable topics, which help increase their motivation and participation. These new resources are helping make speech and language sessions more interactive, meaningful, and enjoyable for my students. Thank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1763388502477,"projectUrl":"project/building-language-through-books/9881356/","projectTitle":"Building Language Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9880195"},{"teacherId":5570347,"projectId":10350037,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students have been able to use these new resources every day in our classroom. The interactive calendar has quickly become an important part of our morning routine. Each day, students help update the date, review our daily schedule, and look ahead to important events. This has helped them become more organized and prepared for the school day. We have also been using the new art supplies across different subjects. One of my favorite moments was watching students use the materials to create colorful projects that connected art with what we were learning in class. Having the opportunity to draw, design, and create has made our lessons more engaging and meaningful.\r\n\r\nMy students were extremely excited when they first saw all of the new materials! They could not wait to explore the art supplies and begin using the interactive calendar. Seeing their excitement reminded me how something as simple as having new classroom materials can make students feel special and motivated to learn. They especially enjoy being able to use their creativity during lessons and take pride in showing off their finished work. These resources have helped create a classroom environment where students are excited to participate, work together, and express themselves.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, our next step is to find even more ways to incorporate these materials into reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. My students will use the art supplies to create projects that demonstrate what they have learned, while our interactive calendar will continue helping them build independence, responsibility, and organizational skills. Your contribution has provided us with resources that will be used throughout the entire school year. Thank you for giving my students more opportunities to learn, create, and grow each day. Your generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1783523502664,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start/10350037/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5570347"},{"teacherId":10537623,"projectId":10350623,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited when they first saw their new classroom materials\\! The bean bag chair immediately became a favorite and has created a cozy, calming space where students can take a break, regulate, or enjoy a book\\. We have also loved using our new colored pencils with a variety of skin tones\\. During art and classroom projects, students can now choose colors that better represent themselves, their families, and the people in their community\\.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these materials throughout our daily lessons and activities\\. The skin\\-tone colored pencils will be incorporated into self\\-portraits, family projects, and other creative learning activities, while the bean bag chair will remain an important part of our classroom's calming and reading space\\. Seeing my students excited and comfortable in their classroom has been so special, and we are incredibly grateful to our donors for helping make our classroom feel like a place that truly belongs to them! 💙","fullyFundedDate":1782582686458,"projectUrl":"project/inclusivity-diversity/10350623/","projectTitle":"Inclusivity/ Diversity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miceli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10537623_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789248128456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10537623"},{"teacherId":10536613,"projectId":10349343,"letterContent":"My students are using the new resources during our daily lessons, small-group activities, and independent work. The materials have made learning more hands-on and engaging, especially for students who benefit from visual and interactive learning. My students were excited to see the new materials and were eager to explore and use them during our classroom activities.\r\n\r\nWe are using the resource to practice new skills, work together with classmates, and show what we have learned in different ways. The materials have also helped make lessons more accessible by giving students opportunities to learn through movement, visuals, and hands-on activities. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and helping make these learning experiences possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1782234649309,"projectUrl":"project/ms-julies-first-classroom/10349343/","projectTitle":"Ms. Julie's First Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Julie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10536613"},{"teacherId":10160511,"projectId":9550271,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our sensory pathway project! Our students were incredibly excited when they first saw the new sensory pathway installed in the classroom. Many of them immediately wanted to participate and were eager to try each activity. The sensory pathway has quickly become a meaningful part of our daily routine and has helped create a more engaging and supportive learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nWe use the sensory pathway throughout the school day during transitions, movement breaks, and times when students need additional sensory input to help regulate their bodies and attention. It has been especially helpful for students who benefit from movement opportunities to improve focus, participation, and self-regulation within the classroom. One of the most rewarding moments has been watching students independently request to use the pathway when they recognize they need a movement break before returning to classroom tasks. The pathway has also encouraged positive peer interaction, turn-taking, and participation while making movement fun and motivating for students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students now have access to a resource that supports both their learning and overall well-being. As we continue using the sensory pathway, we hope to further incorporate movement-based learning activities and structured sensory breaks to help students remain engaged and successful throughout the school day. Thank you again for making such a positive impact on our classroom and students. Your support truly means so much to us!","fullyFundedDate":1766952950403,"projectUrl":"project/games-that-build-brains/9550271/","projectTitle":"Games That Build Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aileen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10160511"},{"teacherId":6342041,"projectId":9934010,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing sensory and therapy materials for our classroom. Your kindness has already made a meaningful difference in the way my students engage, communicate, and learn each day.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. The sensory toys immediately captured their attention and created a fun, welcoming environment for learning. It was truly special to see students who are usually hesitant become eager to participate and interact with their peers.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun using these materials during structured activities, such as turn-taking games and small group sessions, to support communication, social skills, and attention. One memorable moment was when a student independently requested a turn with a new toy—an important milestone we have been working toward.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue to play a vital role in our lessons. We will use them to support expressive language, following directions, and cooperative play in engaging, hands-on ways.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping create joyful, meaningful learning experiences. Your generosity is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1768501335066,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-and-learning-resources-for-speci/9934010/","projectTitle":"Sensory and Learning Resources for Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annabel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6342041"},{"teacherId":10264669,"projectId":9909482,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in our classroom by giving students hands-on materials that support academic growth, creativity, and independence. While some donors may think of technology as devices or screens, in early elementary classrooms, instructional tools like laminating materials and sensory learning supplies function as essential learning supports. The laminating sheets allow us to create durable, reusable learning materials such as literacy centers, math games, vocabulary cards, and visual supports. Because these materials can be used repeatedly, students get more practice opportunities, which strengthens retention and mastery.\r\nThe kinetic sand has been especially exciting for students. It provides a tactile learning experience that supports fine motor development, letter formation, and number modeling. Students use it to practice sight words, spelling patterns, and math concepts in a way that feels engaging and playful while still being academically focused. The sensory component increases attention and participation, particularly for students who benefit from movement and hands-on exploration.\r\nThe new books have sparked enthusiasm for independent reading and small group discussions. Students are eager to choose from materials that feel fresh and relevant to them. Several reluctant readers have shown increased engagement simply because they now have access to texts that match their interests and reading levels. This has led to greater reading stamina and improved confidence.\r\nThe cleaning supplies ensure that our classroom materials remain safe and well maintained. Having the ability to properly clean shared resources supports student health and allows us to continue using hands-on materials daily without interruption.\r\nOverall, this project has created a more interactive, organized, and student-centered learning environment. Students are more engaged, more confident, and more excited about coming to school each day because they have access to materials that support the way they learn best.","fullyFundedDate":1764712804518,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-that-lasts/9909482/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning That Lasts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10264669"},{"teacherId":10264669,"projectId":9731546,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our class has been buzzing with excitement! When the boxes arrived, my students could hardly wait to see what was inside. Their eyes lit up as we unpacked the mini farms and sorting activities — it was like opening a treasure chest full of learning adventures!\r\n\r\nWe've been using the mini farms to explore plant and animal life cycles, habitats, and responsibility. Each student has taken turns caring for our classroom \"farm,\" making sure everything is watered, clean, and growing. It's amazing to see how much pride they take in their work — they even cheer when they spot new growth!\r\n\r\nThe \"What Goes Together\" and \"Category Sort\" activities have become classroom favorites during small group time. These hands-on tools are helping my students build vocabulary, sorting skills, and critical thinking. One memorable moment was when a student who often struggles with language proudly explained, \"These go together because they're all things you can eat!\"\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, my students will continue using these materials to build connections between science, literacy, and real-world learning. Next, we'll be expanding our lessons to include journaling about what they observe in our mini farms and creating sorting games of their own!","fullyFundedDate":1758840443717,"projectUrl":"project/building-words-building-confidence/9731546/","projectTitle":"Building Words, Building Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10264669"},{"teacherId":9880195,"projectId":9060151,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have an iPad that is truly transforming their communication. As the speech-language pathologist in a special needs school, I use AAC apps, Boom Cards, and interactive language tools every day. Having a dedicated device allows me to give students consistent, individualized practice that helps them express their wants, needs, and ideas more clearly than ever before.\r\nThe students are thrilled with the new technology. They love the bright visuals, the touch-based interaction, and hearing their own messages spoken aloud. Boom Cards have quickly become a favorite, turning speech and language practice into something fun and motivating. Our AAC users, especially, now have a more reliable way to participate in lessons and conversations.\r\nOne student, who previously relied mostly on gestures, was able to trial an AAC system on this iPad during our sessions. With the chance to explore vocabulary, try different layouts, and practice forming messages, he quickly showed that this tool met his communication needs. Because of this successful trial, I was able to confidently recommend a full AAC system for him, and he is now using simple sentences, making requests, and greeting peers. Thank you for helping make moments like this possible and for giving our students the tools they need to find their voices.","fullyFundedDate":1742569334838,"projectUrl":"project/using-ipads-to-facilitate-and-empower-co/9060151/","projectTitle":"Using iPads to facilitate and empower communication and learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9880195"},{"teacherId":6342041,"projectId":9720730,"letterContent":"Thank You So Much!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous contributions, my speech room now has an iPad that is already making a huge difference for my special needs students. This tool gives them a voice — helping them communicate their needs, express their feelings, and participate more fully in class activities.\r\nDuring choice time, the iPad has become a favorite! Students use it to make choices independently, play educational games, and engage in interactive learning that builds both confidence and joy.\r\nYour kindness has created more than just a learning opportunity — you've given my students connection, empowerment, and a sense of belonging. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758584113388,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-communication-ipad-tools-for/9720730/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Communication: iPad Tools for Special Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annabel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6342041"},{"teacherId":10264669,"projectId":9718826,"letterContent":"The iPad I received to use as an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) device has made such a positive difference in my classroom. For many of my students, spoken words can be hard to produce. With the iPad, they now have a reliable way to communicate their needs, wants, and ideas. They can tell me how they feel, answer questions, and even join class discussions.\r\n\r\nThis technology has turned everyday lessons into interactive experiences. Students use communication apps like TouchChat and Proloquo2Go to explore new vocabulary, build sentences, and share their thoughts during stories and group activities. The excitement on their faces when the iPad \"speaks\" for them is something I will never forget.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular has truly blossomed since we started using the device. Before, he often displayed increased frustration during communication breakdowns. Now he proudly uses his iPad during his sessions to comment on what we are learning. Moments like that remind me how powerful the right tools can be in helping every child find their voice.","fullyFundedDate":1758222257606,"projectUrl":"project/a-voice-for-every-child/9718826/","projectTitle":"A Voice for Every Child","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10264669"},{"teacherId":10067780,"projectId":9440676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of Essentials for Mr. Sal's Class. Because of you, my students will have the tools and materials they need to feel prepared, supported, and motivated every day. These essentials may seem small, but they make a big difference in building a positive classroom environment where students can focus on learning rather than worrying about what they don't have.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds my students—and me—that there are people who believe in their potential and want to see them succeed. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom, and I can't wait to share the impact your generosity will have throughout the school year. 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