{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Eichold - Mertz School Math & Science","outOfStateSupporters":56.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8638679,"projectId":10239064,"letterContent":"This one is extra special to me – thank you from the bottom of my heart for donating to our leadership badges and notebooks project. This is truly my favorite project, and your generosity made it a reality.\r\n\r\nEvery single student in our classroom has a job. A real one. They take ownership of it, they record their work in their very own leadership notebook, and they show up for their classmates every day. One student takes attendance, writes down who is absent, and brings that list to me each morning. Another manages our classroom materials. Another leads our morning meeting. The list goes on and on.\r\n\r\nThese badges and notebooks are more than supplies. They are the first time many of these children have been told: you are a leader, and this classroom needs you. That message sticks.\r\nThank you for believing in 7-year-old leaders. You are part of something really special.","fullyFundedDate":1778376815408,"projectUrl":"project/badge-up-step-up-real-jobs-real-kids/10239064/","projectTitle":"Badge Up, Step Up: Real Jobs, Real Kids, Real Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adams Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8638679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661564625632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8638679"},{"teacherId":8638679,"projectId":10171317,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our math toolkit project! I am thrilled to share that everything has arrived and is fully assembled and ready to go. Our kits are now part of our daily routine, and my students reach for them every single day.\r\n\r\nHands-on math is something I believe in deeply. When a child can touch, build, sort, and manipulate materials, the math clicks in a way that a worksheet simply cannot replicate. Your gift made that possible for every student in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in these kids. It means more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1775251507811,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-toolkits-for-lifelong-lear/10171317/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math Toolkits for Lifelong Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adams Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8638679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661564625632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8638679"},{"teacherId":8638679,"projectId":9655431,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating prizes to my classroom. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your donation of prizes to our classroom has meant so much more than I can fully put into words, but I am going to try.\r\n\r\nWe run a classroom economy in our room. Students earn \"classroom cash\" by making good choices, working hard, being kind, and showing up as the best version of themselves each day. At the end of the week, they get to visit our classroom store and spend their earnings on prizes. Thank you they love it so much!","fullyFundedDate":1757162421662,"projectUrl":"project/ringing-up-successmoney-skills-through/9655431/","projectTitle":"Ringing Up Success:Money Skills Through Our School Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adams Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8638679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661564625632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8638679"},{"teacherId":6862518,"projectId":10188351,"letterContent":"My sweet students have thoroughly enjoyed playing their new xylophone over the past few weeks! I wish you could have seen their faces when they learned that this community came together to fund another one for them. They were smiling, clapping, and cheering with joy!\r\n\r\nWe started by learning a simple song about a cobbler, added the xylophone part, and then learned a rap that we layered between the original sections. Suddenly, we had created an ABA form, or pattern, which the students found fascinating. We had so much fun learning it that, unfortunately, I kept forgetting to take pictures of the students playing!\r\n\r\nYour gift of this additional xylophone, with its removable bars, is allowing my students to become confident, creative musicians who truly understand what they are doing — not simply echoing — and I cannot thank you enough for that!","fullyFundedDate":1776100159655,"projectUrl":"project/music-is-steam-help-add-a-xylophone-to/10188351/","projectTitle":"Music is STEAM: Help Add a Xylophone to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foots","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6862518_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615908500922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/classroommusic1"},{"teacherId":6862518,"projectId":10164063,"letterContent":"What does it mean for students to have xylophones on stands instead of sitting on the floor? It means they can sit comfortably in chairs and see the board at eye level, rather than constantly tilting their necks up and down. It also means I can raise the instruments to a standing position, allowing students to move, stay engaged, and feel the beat in their bodies as they play.\r\n\r\nThese stands provide greater flexibility—not only in how I teach, but also in how often students can use the xylophones—simply because the instruments are now easier to access and require less setup time. Having these adjustable rolling stands is making a meaningful difference in the daily lives of my young musicians, improving both comfort and focus, and creating a more active music-making experience.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous support of this project and for investing in my students and their musical growth.","fullyFundedDate":1775433955618,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-get-our-xylophones-off-the-floor/10164063/","projectTitle":"Help Me Get Our Xylophones Off the Floor Part 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foots","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6862518_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615908500922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/classroommusic1"},{"teacherId":6862518,"projectId":10191539,"letterContent":"My students have been exploring music on our Orff xylophones over the past several lessons, and the joy on their faces has been truly unforgettable. Watching them successfully play a piece of music—and then light up as they begin creating their own layers to \"take it to the next level\"—reminds me why this work matters so much. Every moment of preparation behind the scenes becomes worth it when I see their confidence grow.\r\n\r\nEven my first graders are able to create their own beautiful and imaginative music. By removing the unnecessary bars from the xylophones, we're able to simplify the instruments, helping them focus, feel successful, and avoid frustration. It opens the door for every child to experience the pride of making music.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity in providing another xylophone, one more student can now fully participate for the entire class period. That may seem like a small change, but in our classroom, it makes a world of difference. You are giving my students more than just an instrument—you are giving them confidence, creativity, and a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful and lasting impact on my students' musical journeys, both now and for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1776684859071,"projectUrl":"project/music-is-steam-adding-another-classroom/10191539/","projectTitle":"Music is STEAM: Adding Another Classroom Xylophone (Part Two)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foots","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6862518_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615908500922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/classroommusic1"},{"teacherId":8638679,"projectId":10114188,"letterContent":"What a gift! Those six rolling chairs have completely transformed our small group space. It is now the kind of table people actually want to pull up to. There is something about having the right seat that makes everyone feel welcome and settled, and you made that possible.\r\n\r\nOur group has needed this for a while, and the fact that you saw that need and stepped up to meet it means more than we can say. The space feels inviting now in a way it simply did not before, and that is entirely because of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for thinking of us. Every time our group gathers around that table, your kindness will be part of the moment. We are so grateful to have someone like you in our corner.","fullyFundedDate":1776452391807,"projectUrl":"project/wheels-of-learning-rolling-chairs-for-s/10114188/","projectTitle":"Wheels of Learning: Rolling Chairs for Small Group Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adams Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8638679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661564625632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8638679"},{"teacherId":8470982,"projectId":7698488,"letterContent":"Our students have been actively using the new math games to build their understanding of key concepts like number sense, strategy, and problem-solving. One memorable moment came during a small-group activity where students used a game focused on multiplication and patterns. As they played, they began to recognize relationships between numbers and developed strategies to improve their scores, all while collaborating and explaining their thinking to one another. The games created a space where students felt comfortable taking risks, learning from mistakes, and celebrating progress, turning math practice into an engaging and meaningful experience.\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate—they were eager to explore and couldn't wait to get started. Many who are usually hesitant about math jumped right in, showing curiosity and enthusiasm. Moving forward, students will continue using these games as part of rotating math centers, while also beginning a project where they design their own math games based on skills they've learned. 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My students love using them as a foundation for creativity—adding instruments, rhythms, and short melodies as we read. These activities help them connect stories to sound, build their musical skills, and gain confidence in expressing themselves. It has been incredible to watch them engage more deeply, not only with music but also with reading.\r\n\r\nThe additional resources you donated have also been invaluable for me as an educator. They support my lesson planning, provide new ideas for instruction, and help me create a more dynamic and inclusive classroom environment. With these tools, I'm able to better meet the needs of all my students and inspire a love of music in each of them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created opportunities that would not have been possible otherwise. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping bring creativity, joy, and learning into our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1773832592310,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-singing-reading-and-learning/10135600/","projectTitle":"Books for Singing, Reading, and Learning in Our Music Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foots","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6862518_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615908500922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/classroommusic1"},{"teacherId":6862518,"projectId":9813598,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations towards part one of this huge project. Providing risers for my students has been a dream since the beginning of my elementary music career over a decade ago. Thanks to your help, we are on are way towards making it a reality. FlipForm risers not only provide tiered elevation during performances, but also varied support in the classroom. My students get to practice on risers prior to the performance, providing them with a more accurate experience and removing their fear before getting on stage and performing with the group. During the rest of the year, the riser can be utilized as additional seating, transformed into a stage, or utilized as stands for our Orff style xylophones. \r\n\r\nThank you again, for helping bring the first riser to our classroom. 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Your support truly made a difference in their learning journey! Because of you, students were able to actively engage with words in a tactile way that supports strong reading foundations. We are so grateful for your generosity and the lasting impact it has on our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1708439647439,"projectUrl":"project/today-a-reader-tomorrow-a-leader/8080929/","projectTitle":"Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2933657_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645561562623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2933657"},{"teacherId":2933657,"projectId":9400335,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our fourth grade students were able to dive into hands-on science learning with circuit kits that truly brought electricity to life. Instead of just reading about circuits, students explored how energy flows by building, testing, and troubleshooting their own designs. The excitement in the room was contagious as light bulbs glowed, buzzers sounded, and students saw their learning come alive.\r\nThese circuit kits encouraged curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Students asked thoughtful questions, learned from trial and error, and gained confidence as young scientists and problem solvers. Your support transformed a science standard into a meaningful, engaging experience—and made a lasting impact on how our students understand and enjoy science. 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