{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Haskell Elementary Steam Magnet","outOfStateSupporters":31.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9178679,"projectId":9889587,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of addition and subtraction games, my first graders are experiencing math in a way that is engaging, interactive, and meaningful. These games have transformed practice time from routine worksheets into opportunities for joyful learning and deep skill development.\r\n\r\nThrough repeated play, students are strengthening their fluency with addition and subtraction facts while also building important mathematical habits such as strategic thinking, turn-taking, and explaining their reasoning. The game format naturally encourages students to persevere, try new strategies, and learn from mistakes in a low-pressure environment.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting impacts has been the increase in student confidence. Many students who were previously hesitant during math are now eager to participate because the games make practice feel fun and accessible. I am seeing students take more risks, check their work more carefully, and celebrate their growth as mathematicians.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also supported collaborative learning. Students are talking more about math, helping one another, and building positive peer relationships during game time. Your support has made math practice more motivating, effective, and joyful for my class. Thank you for helping my students build both skills and confidence in addition and subtraction.","fullyFundedDate":1762996156874,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-math-minds-with-addition/9889587/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Math Minds With Addition and Subtraction Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCormack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178679"},{"teacherId":9178679,"projectId":9889510,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, my first graders now have their own sets of base ten blocks to use at home, extending math learning far beyond the classroom. These hands-on tools are helping students build a deeper understanding of place value, addition, and subtraction while giving families a meaningful way to support math practice at home.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful outcomes has been the boost in student confidence. With base ten blocks readily available, students can model problems independently and check their own work instead of guessing or relying solely on memorization. Many students who once felt unsure during math are now approaching problems with greater persistence because they have a concrete tool to support their thinking.\r\n\r\nThe home connection has also been incredibly valuable. Families now have a clear window into how math is taught in our classroom, and students are excited to demonstrate their strategies using their own materials. This shared experience is strengthening school–home partnerships and reinforcing important math concepts through consistent practice.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping my students develop strong number sense, independence, and confidence as young mathematicians. Thank you for empowering learning both in the classroom and at home.","fullyFundedDate":1763059630339,"projectUrl":"project/building-number-sense-at-home-with-base/9889510/","projectTitle":"Building Number Sense at Home with Base Ten Blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCormack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178679"},{"teacherId":9178679,"projectId":9884963,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of a new classroom rug, my first graders now have a welcoming, comfortable gathering space that supports both learning and community. The rug has quickly become the heart of our classroom, where students come together for read-alouds, mini-lessons, morning meetings, and collaborative discussions.\r\n\r\nHaving a clearly defined meeting area has improved student focus and behavior during whole-group instruction. Students know exactly where to sit and how to position their bodies for learning, which has helped transitions run more smoothly and maximized our instructional time. The soft, inviting space also encourages students to settle in and fully engage during lessons.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the rug has strengthened our classroom community. Sitting together in a shared space promotes connection, active listening, and respectful conversation. Students take pride in our meeting area and treat it with care.\r\n\r\nYour support has created a more organized, comfortable, and engaging learning environment for my students. This simple but powerful addition is helping us learn better together every day. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763052863329,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-classroom-rug-for-learning/9884963/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Classroom Rug for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCormack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178679"},{"teacherId":9178679,"projectId":9873009,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation of place value frames. Because of your generous donation of place value frames, my first graders now have powerful hands-on tools that are transforming our math learning. These visual math manipulatives have helped students build a stronger understanding of number relationships, addition, subtraction, and place value in ways that paper-and-pencil work alone cannot provide.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been in students' confidence. With place value frames in hand, students are able to model problems, visualize quantities, and check their own work. Instead of immediately looking to the teacher for confirmation, many students now independently use these tools to verify their thinking. This has fostered greater independence, perseverance, and mathematical confidence.\r\n\r\nThe manipulatives have also increased engagement during math lessons. Students are more willing to take risks, explain their strategies, and participate in math discussions because they have concrete tools to support their thinking. For many of my learners, especially those who benefit from visual and tactile supports, these materials have made abstract math concepts finally click.\r\n\r\nYour support has empowered my students to see themselves as capable mathematicians. Thank you for giving them the tools to take ownership of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1762270987944,"projectUrl":"project/math-resources-for-building-number-sense/9873009/","projectTitle":"Math Resources for Building Number Sense","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCormack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178679"},{"teacherId":9178679,"projectId":9875553,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation of place value frames to my first grade classroom. Because of your generous donation of place value frames, my first graders now have powerful hands-on tools that are transforming our math learning. These visual math manipulatives have helped students build a stronger understanding of number relationships, addition, subtraction, and place value in ways that paper-and-pencil work alone cannot provide.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been in students' confidence. With place value frames in hand, students are able to model problems, visualize quantities, and check their own work. Instead of immediately looking to the teacher for confirmation, many students now independently use these tools to verify their thinking. This has fostered greater independence, perseverance, and mathematical confidence.\r\n\r\nThe manipulatives have also increased engagement during math lessons. Students are more willing to take risks, explain their strategies, and participate in math discussions because they have concrete tools to support their thinking. For many of my learners, especially those who benefit from visual and tactile supports, these materials have made abstract math concepts finally click.\r\n\r\nYour support has empowered my students to see themselves as capable mathematicians. Thank you for giving them the tools to take ownership of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1762453883053,"projectUrl":"project/building-number-sense-with-place-value-f/9875553/","projectTitle":"Building Number Sense with Place Value Frames!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCormack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178679"},{"teacherId":9178679,"projectId":9872915,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation of ten frames and place value disks for my first grade classrooml Because of your generous donation of ten frames and place value disks, my first graders now have powerful hands-on tools that are transforming our math learning. These visual math manipulatives have helped students build a stronger understanding of number relationships, addition, subtraction, and place value in ways that paper-and-pencil work alone cannot provide.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been in students' confidence. With ten frames and place value disks in hand, students are able to model problems, visualize quantities, and check their own work. Instead of immediately looking to the teacher for confirmation, many students now independently use these tools to verify their thinking. This has fostered greater independence, perseverance, and mathematical confidence.\r\n\r\nThe manipulatives have also increased engagement during math lessons. Students are more willing to take risks, explain their strategies, and participate in math discussions because they have concrete tools to support their thinking. For many of my learners, especially those who benefit from visual and tactile supports, these materials have made abstract math concepts finally click.\r\n\r\nYour support has empowered my students to see themselves as capable mathematicians. Thank you for giving them the tools and the confidence to take ownership of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1762268986829,"projectUrl":"project/building-numbers-hands-on-with-ten-frame/9872915/","projectTitle":"Building Numbers Hands-On with Ten Frames and Place Value Disks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCormack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178679"},{"teacherId":9178679,"projectId":9872901,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation of rekenreks for my first-grade classroom. Because of your generous donation of 100 bead rekenreks, my first graders now have a powerful hands-on tool that is transforming our math learning. These visual math manipulatives have helped students build a stronger understanding of number relationships, addition, subtraction, and number sense in ways that paper-and-pencil work alone cannot provide.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been in students' confidence. With their own rekenrek in hand, students are able to model problems, visualize quantities, and check their own work. Instead of immediately looking to the teacher for confirmation, many students now independently use the beads to verify their thinking. This has fostered greater independence, perseverance, and mathematical confidence.\r\n\r\nThe rekenreks have also increased engagement during math lessons. Students are more willing to take risks, explain their strategies, and participate in math discussions because they have a concrete tool to support their thinking. For many of my learners, especially those who benefit from visual and tactile supports, the rekenrek has made abstract math concepts finally \"click.\"\r\n\r\nYour support has empowered my students to see themselves as capable mathematicians. Thank you for giving them the tools to take ownership of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1762266259549,"projectUrl":"project/building-number-sense-with-hands-on-reke/9872901/","projectTitle":"Building Number Sense with Hands-On Rekenreks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCormack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178679"},{"teacherId":9178679,"projectId":9852212,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my first graders now have access to a vibrant collection of high-quality picture books for our daily read-aloud time. These books are already transforming our classroom literacy block.\r\n\r\nDuring read-alouds, students are building essential comprehension skills such as predicting, questioning, retelling, and making connections. The engaging stories and rich illustrations capture their attention and help develop a genuine love of reading at an early age. Many students are now able to fully participate in meaningful conversations about text because they can access the content through listening.\r\n\r\nThese books are also strengthening our classroom community. Through shared stories, students are practicing empathy, discussing characters' choices, and connecting themes to their own lives. I've already noticed increased participation during discussions and greater excitement when it's time for our read-aloud.\r\n\r\nYour donation is making a lasting difference by helping my students grow as readers, thinkers, and members of our learning community. Thank you for investing in their literacy journey!","fullyFundedDate":1762186411037,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-through-daily-read-aloud/9852212/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers Through Daily Read-Alouds 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCormack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178679"},{"teacherId":9178679,"projectId":9852206,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my first graders now have access to a vibrant collection of high-quality picture books for our daily read-aloud time. These books are already transforming our classroom literacy block.\r\n\r\nDuring read-alouds, students are building essential comprehension skills such as predicting, questioning, retelling, and making connections. The engaging stories and rich illustrations capture their attention and help develop a genuine love of reading at an early age. 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Thank you for investing in their literacy journey!","fullyFundedDate":1762186410627,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-through-daily-read-aloud/9852206/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers Through Daily Read-Alouds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCormack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9178679"},{"teacherId":10288135,"projectId":9777620,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the Cricut machine and materials! These new resources have opened the door to more creative and engaging learning experiences for my second graders. We are using the Cricut to create custom learning tools, visual aids, labels, and materials that support reading, writing, math, and project-based activities. It has helped make our classroom more interactive and visually supportive, while also allowing students to see their ideas come to life in exciting ways.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the Cricut and the materials, they were amazed and full of curiosity. They were excited to learn how a machine could design and create so many different things. It immediately sparked conversations about creativity, technology, and how tools like this are used in the real world. Their enthusiasm has carried over into our lessons, increasing engagement and motivation.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue integrating the Cricut into current and upcoming projects to enhance hands-on learning and student creativity. Whether we are reinforcing academic skills or working on collaborative classroom displays, these materials will continue to support meaningful learning experiences. Your generosity has truly expanded what is possible in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1762555143035,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-edge-creativity-bringing-learni/9777620/","projectTitle":"Cutting-Edge Creativity: Bringing Learning to Life with Cricut","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bojanic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10288135_orig.png?crop=302,302,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758862112332","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbojanic9"},{"teacherId":4602922,"projectId":9881651,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom now has a cozy, calming chair that has already made a meaningful difference for our little learners. In our TK inclusive classroom, many of my students are still learning how to regulate their big emotions, transition between activities, and feel safe in a busy learning environment. This chair has quickly become a special space where students can reset, breathe, and regain control before rejoining their friends. Thank you for investing in our students' emotional growth and well-being. Your kindness has created a lasting impact in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764786809334,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-calming-chair-for-little-learner/9881651/","projectTitle":"A Cozy, Calming Chair for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cerda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4602922_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557300285566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/adilesliy-cerda"},{"teacherId":397847,"projectId":9946462,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our reading intervention classroom has become more structured, efficient, and student-centered than ever before. In a space where each small group focuses on a different foundational skill—ranging from letter-sound fluency to decoding multisyllabic words—organization is essential. The 7-drawer storage cabinets have allowed me to clearly separate, label, and store each group's materials so everything is ready the moment students arrive at the table. Instead of pausing instruction to search for manipulatives, word cards, or progress-monitoring tools, I can transition smoothly between activities, maximizing every minute of our valuable intervention time.\r\n\r\nWhen the cabinets were first set up, students immediately noticed the difference. They were excited to see neatly labeled drawers with their group names and materials prepared just for them. My students are hardworking and eager to grow, and they thrive when routines are clear and consistent. These cabinets have done more than store supplies—they have strengthened instructional time, increased student engagement, and supported a classroom culture centered on growth and pride. 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