{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary B Lewis Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10275725,"projectId":9751085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, my 3rd graders now have access to new learning resources that are already making a meaningful difference in our daily lessons.\r\n\r\nWe are using these materials during our reading, writing, and hands-on learning time to deepen understanding and spark curiosity. One memorable moment happened during a recent class project when students worked together to explore a new concept using the resources you provided. I watched as students excitedly discussed their ideas, helped one another, and proudly shared their thinking with the class. These tools have helped turn learning into an active, engaging experience rather than just something we read about.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reaction was pure joy and excitement. Smiles spread across the room, and several students asked, \"Are these really for us?\" They were eager to dive right in and couldn't wait to start using them. That enthusiasm carried over into our lessons, increasing focus, participation, and confidence—especially for students who sometimes need a little extra encouragement.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, donors truly got a peek into our classroom. Right now, students are continuing to build on these experiences as we move forward with our current lesson and project. Next, they will be applying what they've learned by working independently and collaboratively to create and reflect on their own work. These resources will continue to support their growth as readers, thinkers, and problem-solvers throughout the year.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting impact on my students and our classroom community. Thank you for believing in our learners and helping us create meaningful learning experiences every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758748668587,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-fulfilling-learning-experienc/9751085/","projectTitle":"Creating a Fulfilling Learning Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10275725"},{"teacherId":3638233,"projectId":9869822,"letterContent":"Thanks to this generous donation, my 6th-grade students can fully engage in their vertical learning math stations, a research-based program that transforms how they explore math. These resources allow students to collaborate in meaningful ways, solving problems together, discussing strategies, and learning from one another. \r\n\r\nBy working as a team, they deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts while developing critical skills like communication, reasoning, and problem-solving. This hands-on, interactive approach encourages curiosity, perseverance, and confidence, making math more engaging and accessible for every student. \r\n\r\nYour support directly empowers them to take an active role in their learning, fostering both academic growth and a love for discovery. With your contribution, students experience the joy of learning together while building the foundation for long-term success in math and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1762706990816,"projectUrl":"project/collaborate-and-calculate-building-thin/9869822/","projectTitle":"Collaborate and Calculate: Building Thinking Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MacQueen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3638233_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471401104654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bmacqueen"},{"teacherId":3707953,"projectId":9755628,"letterContent":"My students are absolutely loving the new resources! We've already put them to creative use in an exciting art project. Recently, we used the new paints and canvases to paint calaveras. My students truly enjoyed the experience of painting like a real artist on canvas, which offers a much more professional and engaging feel than working on standard paper. Beyond art, the supplies are making a difference in our daily routines. The colorful sticky notes and index cards have added a vibrant element to our note-taking lessons, making learning more exciting and fun. Finally, I am incredibly thankful to now have an abundance of essential supplies, such as new earbuds and whiteboard markers, readily available for my students to use whenever they are needed.\r\n\r\nMy students' initial reaction to the materials was priceless. They were so surprised when they first saw the boxes of supplies, and their excitement only grew as we started the unboxing process together. I believe the biggest source of excitement was the paint and canvas supplies, as painting on canvas is a special opportunity they don't normally get to experience in the classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we continue to use these wonderful new resources, our next steps will involve using the painting supplies to create special holiday ornaments for our families. We plan on painting snowmen onto wooden cutouts. I am so thankful to have the necessary supplies to provide this kind of hands-on, memorable opportunity to my students. Thank you again for helping me to provide my students with what they need.","fullyFundedDate":1758762328372,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9755628/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tornberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3707953_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470973191855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3707953"},{"teacherId":10276794,"projectId":9754618,"letterContent":"The introduction of the new texts has been exceptionally successful in fostering higher-order thinking skills and modern literacy practices within the classroom. These materials, which range beyond traditional narrative, have introduced critical new lessons in source analysis, comparative reading across mediums, and synthesizing complex, multi-layered arguments. Consequently, reading in my classroom has become a far more active and collaborative endeavor. It now centers on evidence-based discussion, with students frequently annotating to track thematic development and employing think-pair-share strategies to grapple with ambiguity. Instead of passive reception, we are seeing students actively constructing meaning, utilizing the texts as springboards for genuine intellectual exploration and debate, which represents a significant enhancement to our established reading routine.\r\n\r\nWe are particularly observing enthusiasm from several groups, especially those students who previously struggled to connect with traditional literary formats. For example, students like who thrive on non-fiction and research, are flourishing due to the new curriculum's focus on primary source documents and expository writing. They are taking on leadership roles in discussions, eager to share their findings and contextualize the reading material. Similarly, students who appreciate diverse perspectives and social commentary are engaging deeply with the contemporary voices present in these texts, finding the subject matter immediately relevant to their world. This renewed engagement across different learning profiles strongly validates the shift toward these more varied and challenging texts.","fullyFundedDate":1758761847592,"projectUrl":"project/operation-scholar-are-you-in/9754618/","projectTitle":"Operation Scholar: Are You In?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10276794"},{"teacherId":10270818,"projectId":9753864,"letterContent":"The donations made a tremendous impact in our classroom! With the necessary materials provided, students were able to complete multiple art projects that allowed them to express their creativity and teamwork. The treasure box was a huge hit, motivating students and bringing extra joy to our days. The storage boxes helped keep our materials organized and easily accessible—especially during indoor recess, when students could quickly grab supplies and stay engaged. We are so excited to begin our novel studies during state testing, and we feel incredibly grateful for the support from DonorsChoose and our generous donors. Your contributions have truly made a difference in our learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1758759913599,"projectUrl":"project/mrsbs-brilliant-eagles/9753864/","projectTitle":"Mrs.B’s Brilliant Eagles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10270818"},{"teacherId":4056026,"projectId":9753857,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! My 5th graders were thrilled to receive two new class sets of I Survived books. The excitement when we opened the boxes was incredible—students couldn't wait to start reading together. They are especially fascinated by The Thai Cave Rescue, which connects deeply with many of my multilingual students and those who love soccer. They've been inspired by the teamwork, bravery, and hope shown in the story.\r\n\r\nThese books are already helping my students strengthen their reading comprehension and fluency while discovering a true love of reading. Even my most reluctant readers are eager to share their thoughts and read aloud. Your generosity is giving my students the foundational literacy skills they'll carry into middle school and beyond.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our class and in the power of reading—you've made a lasting difference in our learning community!","fullyFundedDate":1758760438883,"projectUrl":"project/opening-the-world-through-books/9753857/","projectTitle":"Opening the World Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Erickson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4056026_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530031983722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4056026"},{"teacherId":3638233,"projectId":9759840,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift! The new sports equipment has made PE and recess so much more fun—students are running, playing, and learning teamwork. It was amazing to see even the shyest students join in and enjoy themselves.\r\n\r\nThe school supplies are helping a lot during reading time. Students are using the highlighters to annotate text and identify details. The colored copy paper allows them to color code student created anchor charts to refer to during independent work. Also the class set of colored pencils is helping with our writing by color coding our sentences.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom is more creative, active, and excited to learn. Next, we'll be diving deeper into our reading projects, writing stories, and sharing ideas. Your support truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1758831073099,"projectUrl":"project/stock-our-classroom-fuel-our-future/9759840/","projectTitle":"Stock Our Classroom, Fuel Our Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MacQueen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3638233_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471401104654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bmacqueen"},{"teacherId":1673750,"projectId":8721409,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students have been able to use Classkick in ways that are truly transforming our classroom. Classkick lets me create fun and interactive assignments that go beyond paper and pencil—my students can draw, type, add pictures, and more, all from their devices. Whether they're working solo or in small groups, they're more engaged because the platform feels more like something they'd use outside of school. And since I can see their work in real-time, I'm able to jump in and help right away, which keeps them from getting stuck or discouraged.\r\n\r\nOne of the coolest parts for the students is the ability to ask for help anonymously. That little feature has made a big difference, especially for the kids who are usually too shy to speak up. It's created this really supportive vibe where everyone's more willing to help each other. I've especially seen some of my quieter students come alive with this tool—they're more confident, more willing to take risks, and even stepping up to help others. 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