{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Scio Central School","outOfStateSupporters":38.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9333101,"projectId":9873544,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new letter stamps and stamp pads have brought an exciting, hands-on element to our phonics instruction. These materials have quickly become a favorite center in our classroom, and the impact on student learning has been incredible.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the stamps, they were so excited to try them out. They immediately began exploring the letters, testing different colors, and eagerly asking, \"Can we use these today?\" This enthusiasm has carried over into their phonics work. Students who normally hesitate during spelling or word-building activities are suddenly more confident and engaged because the stamps make learning feel like play.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, I've been able to strengthen my small-group instruction by offering a multisensory center that reinforces our phonics patterns. Students use the stamps to build words, sort phonics patterns, create sentences, and check their work as they go. The hands-on movement helps students who need tactile learning, and the visual clarity of stamped words makes it easier for them to notice patterns and letter-sound relationships.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, my students have shown improved independence during centers, stronger decoding and encoding skills, and a deeper understanding of the phonics patterns we review each week. The stamps have also allowed me to create more engaging, differentiated activities that meet the needs of all learners.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly enriched our literacy block. Thank you for giving my students tools that make learning interactive, joyful, and meaningful every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1762976532201,"projectUrl":"project/stamp-out-boredom-hands-on-fun-for-lear/9873544/","projectTitle":"Stamp Out Boredom! Hands-On Fun for Learning in 2nd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burdick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333101"},{"teacherId":9333101,"projectId":9857507,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has experienced a meaningful and exciting change in the way students learn and stay engaged. We already had one wiggle stool in our room, and it was always the first seat students asked for. When the new stools arrived, the excitement was immediate—they couldn't believe we now had enough for half the class to use at the same time! The room was full of smiles and \"I want to try that one!\" as students eagerly took turns testing out the new seating options.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been incredible. Students who benefit from movement to help them focus now have consistent access to a tool that supports their learning. The wiggle stools give students a safe and appropriate way to release energy, which has led to longer periods of concentration during reading groups, writing time, and independent work. I've seen more sustained attention, fewer reminders to stay seated, and a noticeable boost in confidence for students who often struggle with traditional chairs.\r\n\r\nHaving enough stools for a large group has also made my small-group instruction smoother and more productive. Students can choose the seat that helps them learn best, which allows me to focus more on teaching and less on managing movement or restlessness.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a more flexible, responsive, and student-centered classroom environment. Thank you for believing in our students and providing them with tools that truly make a difference in their daily learning.","fullyFundedDate":1763575242272,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-while-you-work/9857507/","projectTitle":"Wiggle While you Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burdick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333101"},{"teacherId":9333101,"projectId":9711186,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has become an even more positive, welcoming, and encouraging place for students. The snacks and candy you provided have made a meaningful difference in our daily routines, celebrations, and motivation.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new snack options, their faces lit up with excitement—they couldn't believe the shelves were full of treats just for them. For many, having access to a snack during the day helps them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. It has eliminated worries about hunger and allowed students to fully participate in their lessons.\r\n\r\nYour donation also allows us to celebrate special days and classroom successes in a way that feels fun and memorable for the kids. Whether it's a holiday, a milestone, or just a tough week where students deserve recognition, these snacks help create moments of joy that strengthen our classroom community. Thank you for investing in their well-being and their daily school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1758838763502,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-happy-and-ready-to-learn/9711186/","projectTitle":"Healthy, Happy, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burdick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333101"},{"teacherId":9333101,"projectId":9232611,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement and hands-on learning. The new resources you provided have already become a meaningful part of our daily routines and special classroom activities.\r\n\r\nThese resources have not only added excitement to our room but have also deepened engagement across subjects. Our next steps include expanding our nonfiction reading unit using the new tools to support small-group discussions, hands-on inquiry, and student-led demonstrations.\r\n\r\nYour support continues to open doors for our students each day. Thank you for bringing joy, curiosity, and confidence into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746839716690,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-the-world-of-nonfiction/9232611/","projectTitle":"Exploring the World of Nonfiction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burdick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333101"},{"teacherId":9265246,"projectId":9467095,"letterContent":"Thanks to our amazing donors, our elementary LEGO League has transformed into a true hub of creativity and problem-solving. The LEGO sets allow students to design, build, code, and test their ideas in ways that help them think like real engineers. They've learned to collaborate, communicate, and persevere through challenges while having fun and feeling proud of their work. Your generosity made STEM hands-on, exciting, and accessible for every student, and it inspired them to dream even bigger. Each week groups are given a challenge (such as \"make something that moves) and they have to come together to plan and build. At the end, the go around to each table and admire and praise the other teams creativity. It truly is wonderful to watch.","fullyFundedDate":1758838765226,"projectUrl":"project/build-the-future-brick-by-brick/9467095/","projectTitle":"Build the Future, Brick by Brick!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beaton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9265246"},{"teacherId":9265246,"projectId":9417015,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for the mobile TV stand! You have no idea how much of a game-changer it's already been in our elementary library. Being able to roll the screen anywhere we need it has made lessons smoother, story times more engaging, and student projects way more interactive. Instead of crowding around one corner of the room, the kids can now learn, share, and explore from anywhere. It's helped turn our space into a truly flexible learning environment—and we're so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755747080754,"projectUrl":"project/support-mobility-for-learning-help-secu/9417015/","projectTitle":"Support Mobility for Learning: Help Secure a Movable TV Stand","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beaton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9265246"},{"teacherId":9894542,"projectId":9060717,"letterContent":"This project has allowed for new opportunites for learning about literature and film. My students were unsure about how books and movies could connect, but so far, they are very interested in how films can be adapted from books. \r\n\r\nWe've finished A Wrinkle in Time and are now starting Peter Pan, and it's so exciting to see my students get passionate about studying films and their novel counterparts. It's also fun to give them a chance to use children's literature when, for a change, they have recently been tasked with reading challenging novels and plays in English class. It's teaching them that there is value in all different kinds of literature, not just classics. I'm excited to see how the rest of the year goes and how students interact and react to the rest of the books and films. \r\n\r\nNone of this could have happened without you!","fullyFundedDate":1743100523635,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-literature-film-studies-clas/9060717/","projectTitle":"Books for Literature & Film Studies Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9894542"},{"teacherId":6039075,"projectId":9678535,"letterContent":"My students are so excited and engaged thanks to you! They are exploring and learning all about the drawing pads and tablets creating drawings with them. By having these tools in the art room it gives students one more outlet for their creativity as well as having technology to aid them be creative. Today's youth are well versed in using technology a tool. By having these tablets in the classroom, it is another way for students to engage in skills they will use in the future.\r\n\r\nThe tablets are an excellent tool for my graphic students and were able to pick them up and begin creating right away. Thank you so much for making it possible to have this technology a part of my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760730505499,"projectUrl":"project/digital-art-without-cell-phones/9678535/","projectTitle":"Digital Art without Cell Phones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Straight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6039075"},{"teacherId":8929842,"projectId":9266853,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students were so excited to be able to learn new math games with the decks of cards. They were especially excited when I let them take a deck home to play with their families and friends. A few parents have messaged me to let me know how much they enjoy playing with their child and how it's helping with their math skills. I definitely see the improvement in my class also.\r\n\r\nOn Fridays we usually play math games and they always want to play a card game or learn a new one. The best part is they don't even realize they are doing math.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1755747079121,"projectUrl":"project/card-sharks/9266853/","projectTitle":"Card Sharks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8929842"},{"teacherId":9333101,"projectId":9232449,"letterContent":"When our new STEM materials arrived, my students were bursting with excitement! They couldn't wait to explore, build, and experiment with the new tools. From the moment we opened the boxes, curiosity filled the room — students immediately began asking questions and brainstorming what they could create.\r\n\r\nWe've already used the materials in several hands-on projects, including designing bridges, testing motion with ramps, and building simple circuits. It's been incredible to see how engaged the students are when they get to be engineers and scientists. One student proudly said, \"I didn't know learning could be this fun!\"\r\n\r\nThe STEM resources have opened up opportunities for teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity in ways that traditional lessons simply can't. Students are learning to plan, test, fail, and try again — real-world skills that build confidence and persistence.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to keep expanding our STEM challenges and connect them to what we're learning in math and science. These materials have sparked a love of exploration and innovation that will continue to grow all year long.\r\n\r\nThank you for inspiring future engineers, inventors, and critical thinkers. Your support has truly made our classroom a place where curiosity leads the way!","fullyFundedDate":1746459516730,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-second-grade/9232449/","projectTitle":"STEM in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burdick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333101"},{"teacherId":9333101,"projectId":8914883,"letterContent":"When our new classroom games arrived, the excitement was contagious! My students could hardly wait to open the boxes and start playing. Right away, the room filled with laughter, teamwork, and learning — all at the same time.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the games during small group rotations and as part of our learning centers. They've quickly become a favorite way to review skills in reading, math, and problem-solving. It's amazing to watch students who used to shy away from academic challenges now eagerly asking, \"Can we play again?\" because they're having fun while learning.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was seeing a group of students working together on a strategy game, encouraging one another and celebrating each small win. The collaboration, communication, and critical thinking these games inspire have gone far beyond what I imagined.\r\n\r\nThese games have transformed review time into joyful learning, building both academic and social skills. Our next step is to create student-led game stations where learners can take charge of teaching new games to their classmates — promoting leadership and confidence in the process.\r\n\r\nThank you for making our classroom a place where learning feels like play. Your generosity has brought energy, excitement, and connection to our students every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1731525568255,"projectUrl":"project/play-to-learn-games-that-inspire-second/8914883/","projectTitle":"Play to Learn: Games That Inspire Second Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burdick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333101"},{"teacherId":9333101,"projectId":8661975,"letterContent":"When our snack supplies arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled! You could see the relief and excitement on their faces when they realized they would have something to look forward to each day. For many of them, having a snack at school helps them stay focused and ready to learn — especially during those long stretches between breakfast and lunch.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the snacks as part of our daily routine, and it's made a huge difference in our classroom environment. Students no longer complain of hunger or lose focus mid-morning; instead, they're able to stay engaged and energized during lessons. One student even said, \"I can think better after snack time!\"\r\n\r\nThese simple snacks have created a big sense of comfort and care in our room. It's helped students feel valued and supported, knowing their needs are being met. The snacks have also encouraged positive social moments — students share kind words, help one another, and use snack time to reset before jumping back into learning.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building healthy habits and teaching responsibility by having students help distribute snacks and clean up after. 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