{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet School","outOfStateSupporters":30.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4361196,"projectId":9234136,"letterContent":"For the past few years, I have been working outside of the classroom in a program to study dyslexia in depth. I have purchased many materials that have been necessary to help my students become better readers. Using my own funds is not sustainable, which is why I am so grateful for Donors Choose and donors, like you, who have helped to bring high quality materials into the classroom I share with young learners.\r\n\r\nYour funding enabled me to purchase two sets of decodable readers. These are books for beginning readers and struggling readers that contain words using only the letter-sound relationships (phonetic code) the child has already been taught. Previously, the books I would have given students would have had some words with phonics patterns students had not been taught, and so they would have struggled trying to decode the unfamiliar words. \r\n\r\nThe students I work with have LOVED reading these new books. They are highly motivated to read and figure out the words with the patterns they've learned. This past week, I sat with a student who used to hate to read on his own. He eagerly opened his decodable book and started to read. He patiently sounded out some words and fluently read others. He turned to me at the end and said, \"I love reading now!\"\r\n\r\nThank you so much for this gift and for your generosity. We are all so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1746819898589,"projectUrl":"project/books-we-can-read-with-success/9234136/","projectTitle":"Books We Can Read With Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Powers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4361196"},{"teacherId":6538952,"projectId":8936481,"letterContent":"This project has been so fun to implement in my classroom! We are having a blast with our expanded magna-tiles collection, and building taller and stronger structures than ever before. We also get to incorporate a lot more imaginative play with the new animals that came with a couple of the sets. \r\n\r\nThe Time for Kids subscription has allowed us to explore real-world issues and learn about other cultures. We got to learn about New Year celebrations from all over the world and enjoy some Lunar New Year treats. \r\n\r\nWe will continue to learn and grow with these materials as our imaginations and engine skills grow this year.\r\n\r\nThanks again for your generosity in making this project happen!","fullyFundedDate":1735852756175,"projectUrl":"project/imagineers-at-play/8936481/","projectTitle":"Imagineers at Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. West","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6538952_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673306111340","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-westk"},{"teacherId":9701673,"projectId":8694955,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your generosity in supporting my Peace Corner project. Thanks to your kindness, my students now have a designated space where they can decompress, take a brain break, and return to learning with a clearer mindset.\r\n\r\nThis space has been a game-changer, especially for my students with IEPs and 504s who struggle with anxiety and behavioral challenges. The Peace Corner provides them with a safe and calming environment where they can self-regulate, practice mindfulness, and return to class feeling ready to engage.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful moments was when a student who often struggles with emotional regulation used the Peace Corner independently for the first time. Instead of shutting down or acting out, they took a few deep breaths, used a sensory tool, and rejoined the lesson feeling more in control. Seeing my students recognize and use strategies to manage their emotions has been truly incredible.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the Peace Corner, their excitement was contagious. They immediately explored the different materials, from soft seating to fidget tools and mindfulness prompts. Now, it's become an essential part of our daily routine, helping students build self-awareness and emotional resilience.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my goal is to continue integrating social-emotional learning into our classroom. With the success of the Peace Corner, I'm incorporating more mindfulness activities into our day, helping students develop lifelong skills in emotional regulation and self-care.\r\n\r\nYour support has had a profound impact, and I am beyond grateful for your belief in my students and our classroom. We love the Magnet tiles, marble run, feelings chart fidget items, and colorful drawers! Thank you for making a difference!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Jen Bonadies \r\n1st Grade Teacher, Winthrop STEM Elementary","fullyFundedDate":1733151331698,"projectUrl":"project/peace-corner/8694955/","projectTitle":"Peace Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonadies","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9701673_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724423085984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9701673"},{"teacherId":6538952,"projectId":8902606,"letterContent":"These STEM resources have had an incredible impact on our programming. I was able to share resources across grade levels and classrooms, so your donations helped students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.\r\nThe magnetiles have been a big hit in Kindergarten, first, and second grades.\r\nThe read aloud stories have impacted literacy classes by bringing connections between literacy, science, and history.\r\nThe STEM kits enriched some 5th grade students and empowered them to be engineers and problem solvers. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1730238848920,"projectUrl":"project/growing-our-stems/8902606/","projectTitle":"Growing our STEMs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. West","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6538952_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673306111340","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-westk"},{"teacherId":9820529,"projectId":8910901,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled to see the new additions to our classroom. They find read alouds far more enjoyable now that they have a clean, comfy rug to sit on. They love the bright colors of the rug and enjoy finding a new smiley face to sit on every day. They have done a great job of learning how to treat this rug with care and how to keep it clean for a long time!\r\n\r\nStudents also enjoy our new seating for small group times! It made transitions much easier now that we don't have to move chairs around. They have always loved group time, and now they look forward to picking a colorful stool to sit on!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1730766754830,"projectUrl":"project/freshening-up-for-my-readers/8910901/","projectTitle":"Freshening up for my readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pierce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9820529_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x83,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730313409031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9820529"},{"teacherId":9454317,"projectId":8184450,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation! My students love being able to use fidgets in my office and in their classroom to regulate their emotions. 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