{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bobbie Smith Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":502096,"projectId":9738777,"letterContent":"Writing is an important part of our classroom. Writing books makes my students' writing relevant to them. We study lots of authors and the books they written in order for my students to learn what real life authors do. We have watched videos of authors talking to one another about their writing and have even participated in a live stream author assembly.\r\nWhen I showed my class the materials donated, there was an excitement in the air. The students saw the premade little books in our writing center and could not wait to hear what they could use them for.\r\nOne particular student who has difficulty writing has a love of creating little books. The joy of giving her one was contagious in our class.\r\nThank you for providing these materials to us!","fullyFundedDate":1760112970855,"projectUrl":"project/authors-at-work/9738777/","projectTitle":"Authors at Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Gessel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp502096_orig.jpg?crop=2102,2102,x0,y147&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630635347741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/502096"},{"teacherId":5935054,"projectId":9709522,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, these new resources are already making a meaningful difference in our music room. The violin students love taking turns playing the tuning fork during tuning time. Using the fork is a practical lesson in the relationship between vibration and sound.\r\n\r\nThe rosin holders are also proving invaluable. The magnet keeps them easy to find because they stick to one of the violin storage cabinets, and the rubber holder makes the rosin itself nearly indestructible! Even the most careful students drop the rosin sometimes, but none of the new rosin has broken, despite a few falls.\r\n\r\nThe brass players have been thrilled to have dedicated mouthpieces for buzzing practice. Now, even if a student forgets their instrument, they can still build embouchure strength and participate fully. It has eliminated so much frustration and turned potential \"lost\" days into productive, confidence-boosting ones.\r\n\r\nIn a few weeks, the 3rd graders will begin working on the Monkey Song. It will be a difficult challenge for them, and they will be extremely proud when they finally earn their monkey eraser.\r\n\r\nYour support has given the students not just equipment, but moments of joy, ownership, and pride in their learning. Thank you for helping my young musicians feel seen, supported, and inspired.","fullyFundedDate":1758808119778,"projectUrl":"project/mouthpieces-monkeys-and-music-oh-my/9709522/","projectTitle":"Mouthpieces, Monkeys, and Music, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5935054_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538365358554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5935054"},{"teacherId":3148389,"projectId":9459494,"letterContent":"your generous donation has impacted my TK students academic development through hands-on exploration and discovery opportunities. The following paragraphs will describe specific ways we used the materials as seen on the various pictures. \r\nStudents are using the materials during whole group instruction. As I introduce the letter of the week I use the alphabet cards to show the name of the letter and sound. I use the card each day to review extend to other activities to ensure students learn the alphabet letters. Once the week ends, I place the letter cards on the wall near the door entrance. I ask students the name of the letter or sound as they come in into the classroom. \r\nIn addition, students use the materials during small group instruction. Students are given opportunities to practice the letters names and sounds they are learning by using the monkey capital and lowercase letters. The items are also available during indoor play time for students to use as they wish. Their all time favorite are the alphabet letter containers. Students like taking out the different items in the containers and playing with them as they please.","fullyFundedDate":1755739095442,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-appeal/9459494/","projectTitle":"Literacy Appeal","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Victoria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3148389_orig.jpg?crop=2586,2586,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746920247176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3148389"},{"teacherId":502096,"projectId":9558167,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping fund my project. I appreciate your support. The basic supplies like cardstock and page protectors have been so helpful to have to use with my students. We have made covers for different folders with the cardstock as well as self-portraits that hang in our classroom.\r\nThe other fun items I was able to bring out today for rainy day recess. My students were beyond excited to build things with the magna tiles and play the various board games. Many of the students commented that it was the best day. One student even said she hopes it rains tomorrow so she can play one of the other games.\r\nYour support and generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping make a rainy day special!","fullyFundedDate":1755751733936,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-with-some-fun-mixed-in/9558167/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies with Some Fun Mixed in!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Gessel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp502096_orig.jpg?crop=2102,2102,x0,y147&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630635347741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/502096"},{"teacherId":10036364,"projectId":9358030,"letterContent":"My little humans have enjoyed the new material in the classroom. Many of the children have been exploring the sand and new science materials. While exploring the above materials children have found positive ways to improve their communication skills. Furthermore, many opportunities have arisen while working together to develop problem solving skills. Words are not enough to describe the positive impact you each had in this project. I will continue to pray for each of you and your kindness will not be forgotten.","fullyFundedDate":1749493604353,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-is-the-key/9358030/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional is the key","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bethzy Brand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036364"},{"teacherId":2583988,"projectId":9195309,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to my campaign to bring new \"Diary of a Wimpy Kid\" books to our school library. Because of your support, we've been able to replace our beloved but worn-out collection with durable hardcover editions that will serve our students for years to come. These books have always been among the most popular in our library—circulating constantly and sparking joy, laughter, and a love of reading in countless young readers. Now, thanks to you, we can continue to offer this treasured series in a format that will stand the test of time.\r\n\r\nThe excitement among our students has been truly heartwarming. Your generosity has not only refreshed our shelves but also renewed our readers' enthusiasm. It's because of supporters like you that we can foster a vibrant reading culture in our school. Thank you again for investing in our students, their imaginations, and their love of books.","fullyFundedDate":1743669481214,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-library-get-a-wimpy-kid-refresh/9195309/","projectTitle":"Help Our Library Get a Wimpy Kid Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2583988_orig.jpg?crop=1891,1891,x0,y147&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726679271281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2583988"},{"teacherId":5935054,"projectId":9179590,"letterContent":"When my students saw the new violin shelves set up in our music room, they were thrilled! It was such a proud moment watching them carefully place their instruments on the sturdy, labeled shelves—no more stacking awkwardly in cabinets built for textbooks and regular education classroom supplies.. The classroom instantly felt more open, calm, and professional. Students commented on how \"official\" everything looked, and they moved through the space with more focus and confidence. It was clear that this upgrade made them feel like real musicians.\r\n\r\nBefore the school year ended, we used the violin polish during a special instrument care day, where students learned how to clean and maintain their violins—many for the first time! The laminating pouches and business cards will be used at the start of the next school year to create personalized luggage tags for each student's instrument, helping them feel a strong sense of ownership and responsibility right from day one. Thanks to your generosity, we're heading into the new year organized, prepared, and excited to make more music together. Thank you for helping us build a space where young musicians can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1743516504028,"projectUrl":"project/shelf-care-for-student-violins/9179590/","projectTitle":"Shelf Care for Student Violins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5935054_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538365358554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5935054"},{"teacherId":3148389,"projectId":9094509,"letterContent":"We are very appreciative for your generosity towards our project! Students have been enjoying the art items you so kindly helped purchase and put into deserving little hands. All students put together their own unique Mother's Day gift with some support. Students painted their wooden picture frame and a bracelet which was carefully made with a pipe cleaner and bead exclusively selected by each student in creating unique patterns and colors of their bracelet. In addition, they have been creating different patterns in their art mini iPad. Furthermore, students have been expressing their creativity during their play time by illustrating and writing simple messages using Mr. Marks scented markers.","fullyFundedDate":1742956078558,"projectUrl":"project/calling-all-art-supporters/9094509/","projectTitle":"Calling All Art Supporters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Victoria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3148389_orig.jpg?crop=2586,2586,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746920247176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3148389"},{"teacherId":502096,"projectId":9187732,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my project. I loved playing games as a child and an adult. It brings me joy to be able to share these games with my students. They are learning how to work with one another while playing and also learning different strategies to try and win! \r\nThe laughter and joy shines through each time we have game time! Many of my students have asked their parents to buy the same games so they can play at home. Your donation has also taught my students kindness. When they learn that people they don't know bought games for us, they are surprised and amazed.\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746582982107,"projectUrl":"project/board-game-fun/9187732/","projectTitle":"Board Game Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Gessel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp502096_orig.jpg?crop=2102,2102,x0,y147&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630635347741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/502096"},{"teacherId":502096,"projectId":8841533,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting education and donating to my classroom. It makes an impact to me and my students when projects get funded. What an example it is to my students when people whom they do not know donates supplies.\r\nThis supply refresh came at a perfect time. I have been able to use the dry erase markers during small group instruction time as well as with our upper grade buddies to play math games. It is a big help to have working markers to make our days smooth.\r\nI am excited to use the reusable whiteboard posters and will do so soon. They will take a little more time since I have to decide where I am going to hang them.\r\nYour generosity is appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1739562823989,"projectUrl":"project/eco-friendly-classroom-supplies/8841533/","projectTitle":"Eco Friendly Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Gessel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp502096_orig.jpg?crop=2102,2102,x0,y147&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630635347741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/502096"},{"teacherId":5935054,"projectId":9052474,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in providing trombone stands for my 5th grade beginning trombone students! These stands have made an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe trombone is a heavy and awkward instrument to hold for long periods, and my students often struggled with where to safely place their instruments during breaks in playing. Before we had stands, students would set their trombones down wherever was easiest—especially the floor. Now, with their very own stands, the easiest place to put their trombones is also the safest! This has not only protected the instruments from damage but has also given my students peace of mind and greater comfort during class.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the stands, they were thrilled! One student exclaimed, \"Wow, I'm a professional!\" The excitement on their faces was clear. Having a designated, secure spot for their instruments has helped them focus more on learning and less on logistics. As they continue to grow as musicians, your gift will remain an essential part of their learning journey.\r\n\r\nThank you for making music education safer, easier, and more enjoyable for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1736983281638,"projectUrl":"project/stand-up-for-trombones/9052474/","projectTitle":"Stand Up for Trombones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5935054_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538365358554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5935054"},{"teacherId":3148389,"projectId":8874535,"letterContent":"It has been such a joy to witness the joy and excitement TK Students have experienced thanks to your generosity in donating to my project!\r\nThe items you kindly helped purchased were immediately opened and set up during Indoor Play time. This time is a block time dedicated for all students to choose areas or activities they want to work on. Students have a choice to go anywhere they wish and spend as long as they want to in the selected area. One of the most popular area is pretend play. Students at this age love to play make believe with their friends or by themselves. \r\nYour donation helped purchased a set of a Veterinarian tools to pretend to help animals in their office, ice cream cones to learn how to count while pretending to own a shop and sell ice cream cones. Another item you helped purchase is a set of grocery checkout set in which students pretended to buy and sell items in the supermarket to only name a few. \r\nIt is amazing to hear the language being spoken and exposed through these multiple choice learning activities. 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