{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Lincoln School","outOfStateSupporters":59.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9559649,"projectId":9645437,"letterContent":"Our West Lincoln STEAM students have been actively using the new resources across kindergarten through sixth grade in a variety of hands-on, engaging projects. Our younger students have explored creativity and fine motor skills using playdough and building with LEGOs, while older students have applied problem-solving and engineering skills through activities like creating moon dough, participating in a balloon race experiment to explore force and motion, building the tallest towers using notecards, and designing the strongest bridges with popsicle sticks. \r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate and contagious! Students were eager to dive in, asking questions, making predictions, and brainstorming ideas before we even began. There was a sense of curiosity and joy as they explored the supplies, and many students who are typically more reserved became fully engaged through these hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, our next steps include building on these foundational STEAM skills by incorporating more structured design challenges and integrating science and math standards more deeply into each project. Students will begin documenting their thinking through simple engineering journals, reflecting on what worked, what didn't, and how they can improve. We are also planning collaborative group challenges that encourage communication and critical thinking, helping our students continue to grow as innovative problem-solvers. 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Your kindness has opened the door to creativity, curiosity, and real-world skills that will benefit them far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe want you to know that your gift is making a difference every single day. We use the 3D printer daily, and the excitement it brings to my students is amazing to see. They are eager to learn, collaborate, and take pride in the projects they create. 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Books like the ones you helped us get enrich my students' independent reading time tremendously! \r\nSo many of my kids do not have access to quality literature in their own homes and rely on their classroom to bridge this gap. Thanks to you, these children will have opportunities they never have before to read books that will open their minds to many new ideas and information. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1764689081227,"projectUrl":"project/a-library-for-little-learners/9628339/","projectTitle":"A Library for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lusk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10163641_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754776462928","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163641"},{"teacherId":1022541,"projectId":9649525,"letterContent":"Receiving these large rock tumblers and rock kits for our gifted class has had a powerful and lasting impact on student learning.\r\n\r\nThe tumblers supported deeper investigation and extended learning. Students designed experiments, made predictions, tracked changes over time, and connected scientific processes to real-world applications. The long-term nature of rock tumbling also reinforced patience, persistence, and scientific observation; skills essential for advanced learners.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the tumblers sparked excitement and curiosity! Thanks to you, students felt valued and empowered, knowing that others believed in their potential and invested in their learning. These rock tumblers will continue to inspire curiosity and high-level thinking for years to come. 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They enjoy hearing stories that enrich their learning experience. \r\nWithout your help, I could have never afforded this rug on my own. Many first graders will be impacted by your giving hearts for years to come. Each day my classroom is a little warmer, a little more inviting, and a whole lot more fun because of you!!","fullyFundedDate":1755607893439,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-reading-rug-for-our-rural-mississ/9562468/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Reading Rug for Our Rural Mississippi Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lusk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10163641_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754776462928","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163641"},{"teacherId":1022541,"projectId":9719431,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project. Because of your kindness, our gifted students now have access to Lego sets that spark creativity, deepen critical-thinking skills, and bring hands-on learning to life. Watching their excitement as they dive into building, problem-solving, and collaborating has been truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nThese Lego materials are already transforming our classroom. Students who thrive on challenge are exploring engineering concepts, designing imaginative structures, and developing perseverance through trial and error. Your contribution has given them opportunities to learn in ways that are meaningful, engaging, and fun.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your belief in our students and their potential. Thank you for making such a positive and lasting impact on their educational experience.","fullyFundedDate":1763494384315,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning-with-legos-in-rural-missis/9719431/","projectTitle":"STEM Learning With LEGOS in Rural Mississippi","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pigott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1022541_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680141250295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/clairepigott"},{"teacherId":1022541,"projectId":9587561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Lego project. Because of your kindness, our gifted students now have access to Lego sets that spark creativity, deepen critical-thinking skills, and bring hands-on learning to life. Watching their excitement as they dive into building, problem-solving, and collaborating has been truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nThese Lego materials are already transforming our classroom. Students who thrive on challenge are exploring engineering concepts, designing imaginative structures, and developing perseverance through trial and error. Your contribution has given them opportunities to learn in ways that are meaningful, engaging, and fun.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your belief in our students and their potential. Thank you for making such a positive and lasting impact on their educational experience.","fullyFundedDate":1757819113127,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-with-lego-bricks-i/9587561/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds with LEGO Bricks in Rural Mississippi","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pigott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1022541_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680141250295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/clairepigott"},{"teacherId":1022541,"projectId":9515435,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project and for helping us bring a rock tumbler into our gifted classroom. Your contribution has added excitement, wonder, and real-world scientific exploration to our learning environment. 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Everyone couldn't wait to get started creating and building!\r\n\r\nSince receiving these tools, my students have been transforming cardboard into all kinds of amazing projects; from creative sculptures to prototypes for their own inventions. Having the right tools has made such a difference in their ability to work safely, efficiently, and creatively. Your support has empowered them to think like designers, engineers, and artists, and to take pride in what they can build with their own hands.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a place of imagination, hands-on learning, and joy. 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