{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Theron H & Naomi D Goynes Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7648608,"projectId":10571173,"letterContent":"Our classroom is thoroughly enjoying all of our donations!\r\n\r\nWe have been counting and comparing groups of objects 0-10 using the mini erasers. We have also been enjoying new games at recess using dot stickers, spoons and eggs.\r\n\r\nThe color coded paper lanterns and book bins have made classroom management easy for students to organize themselves.\r\n\r\nThe most favorite donation was the small stuffed animals! Students love to choose a \"reading buddy\" to read with. 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My students will have so much fun using these items in the class room and outside to bring engagement to their learning. Anything that helps my student have things in their hands while learning makes the biggest impact. I appreciate your service to our students and we all thank you again for your donation I can not express this enough.","fullyFundedDate":1788569373766,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-throughout-the-day/10576878/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Throughout the Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jacara Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp980904_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1577846467644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjthompson"},{"teacherId":980904,"projectId":10006754,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and commitment to public schools in Nevada! Our students deserve the best and your donation will impact our classroom in ways words cannot express fully. My students will have so much fun using these items in the class room and outside to bring engagement to their learning. Having flashlights to track their reading, items to make the sensory in academically appropriate and books that have been added to HMH but not supplied by the district will back a difference in my classroom. 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It was such a fun experience to open the packages each morning during our morning meeting.\r\n\r\nThe students are really enjoying the square dry erasers and are enjoying using the new markers and whiteboards when they practice their math and writing together at the rug.\r\n\r\nThank you again for providing our classroom with much-needed supplies that our classroom needs to help with all subjects, especially our math. We appreciate you for investing in our school and in my second grade learners.","fullyFundedDate":1788800374031,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/10602797/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Broadus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8126703"},{"teacherId":10402220,"projectId":10009919,"letterContent":"My students and I are using the new flexible seating resources throughout our school day in a variety of ways. 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They loved having choices about where they could sit and work, and it immediately brought a new energy and excitement to the classroom. I noticed that having the freedom to move around the room and choose a workspace helped motivate many students to complete their work and stay engaged. I also believe that allowing students to work in different spaces encouraged them to think more creatively and approach their assignments in new ways. It has been wonderful to see how something as simple as flexible seating can make students feel more comfortable, motivated, and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nMy next steps are to continue building on our flexible workspace and creating more opportunities for students to learn outside of their traditional desks. I love seeing my students collaborate with their peers, share ideas, and learn from one another in a more comfortable and engaging environment. 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The products included so many things to increase number sense understanding in my classroom. \r\n\r\nStudents were able to explore math and counting in a hands-on way, which is essential for young learners.\r\n\r\nStudents looked forward to these activities, and I was able to extend their learning with math and differentiating lessons that were connected to counting. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my classroom. Without this funding, the class just wouldn't have been the same.","fullyFundedDate":1669853069793,"projectUrl":"project/building-bridges-to-math-and-science-wit/6952207/","projectTitle":"Building Bridges to Math and Science With Read Alouds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jacara Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp980904_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1577846467644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjthompson"},{"teacherId":9347513,"projectId":10045135,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project for a happy, hands-on, and healthy classroom. My students are especially enjoying the fun new items we've added to our STEM activities. Their favorite has been the little magnet cubes that help them create landscapes and worlds. They are not only problem-solving together but they are also enhancing their collaboration and discussion skills which translates over to our lessons as well. \r\n\r\nWe have all been enjoying the addition of an air purifier to our classroom and also in seeing the projects we can bring to life with our cricut machine! Our classroom feels happier and healthier which is always my goal. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1769134344115,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-a-happy-hands-on-and-healthy/10045135/","projectTitle":"Tools for a Happy, Hands-On, and Healthy Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kauwe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347513_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768976355656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347513"},{"teacherId":7648608,"projectId":9902852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful STEM puzzles and toys you sent for our kindergarten class! The children were so happy and excited when they saw all the new things. They love using the colorful blocks and puzzles every day during center time.\r\nThese materials provide a great way to learn about shapes and how to work together as a team. We are going to keep using the new toys to learn about colors, shapes, and making things bigger and stronger. \r\nYour gift helps us play and learn at the same time, and we are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1773463813141,"projectUrl":"project/stem-puzzles-and-tools/9902852/","projectTitle":"STEM Puzzles and Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7648608_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658868178383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7648608"},{"teacherId":2965280,"projectId":9998124,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Students!\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous support of our classroom through Connecting, Communicating, and Learning Together! Your donation has provided resources that do much more than simply support academic learning. It has helped create opportunities for students to communicate, build relationships, feel a sense of belonging, and become more confident members of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, one of the most important parts of my job is making sure every student feels seen, heard, and valued. This can be especially challenging when a student enters the classroom speaking little or no English. While language differences can sometimes create barriers to communication, they should never become barriers to connection. The resources provided through this project have helped me communicate with learners in ways that allow us to build trust and understanding, even when we do not share the same language.","fullyFundedDate":1768695300679,"projectUrl":"project/connecting-communicating-and-learning/9998124/","projectTitle":"Connecting, Communicating, and Learning Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melancon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2965280_orig.jpg?crop=817,817,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551850171676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2965280"},{"teacherId":5502249,"projectId":9993786,"letterContent":"Our Pre-K students were beyond excited when the new materials arrived! As we unpacked the puppets, dramatic play items, and sensory tools, their faces lit up with curiosity and joy. 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Next, we plan to plant our own seeds and observe their growth over time, documenting changes and making predictions. These new resources are not only enhancing daily learning but are also supporting deeper connections to our science exploration, helping students develop a lasting love for discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1768318204456,"projectUrl":"project/prek-dramatic-play-and-sensory/9993786/","projectTitle":"PreK Dramatic Play and Sensory","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fuller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5502249"},{"teacherId":9469626,"projectId":10100452,"letterContent":"Because of your support, our classroom has come alive with hands-on learning. My students were genuinely excited when they saw the new materials, and that excitement quickly turned into deeper engagement during our math lessons. 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