{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mayall Street Academy Arts & Technical","outOfStateSupporters":15.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1261373,"projectId":9644738,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. The iPad holders are working great in my classroom. My students have to complete minutes weekly on iready math and iready reading. It has helped my students so much because they don't have to hold up the iPads with their hands. My student's hands don't get tired from holding up the iPads and they can concentrate on the reading and math lessons. It has helped them pass lessons with 100 percent. \r\n\r\nIt has especially helped the ones that kept dropping the iPads on their desks from getting tired of holding them. It was a distraction to others because of the noise it would make when they dropped them. They are easy to open and place on their desks. My students and I are grateful for your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1757891760504,"projectUrl":"project/hands-free-learning-ipad-holders-for-fo/9644738/","projectTitle":"Hands-Free Learning: iPad Holders for Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Norton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1261373_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540412887163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-marisela-norton"},{"teacherId":1357003,"projectId":9732984,"letterContent":"Because of your kind and generous support, my students were able to enjoy using the new easels during our art lesson. From the moment the boxes arrived, they were filled with excitement and curiosity—asking again and again when they would finally get to use them. When the big day came, I showed them how to open the boxes, take out the easels, and set them up on their tables. The care and reverence they showed while handling their new tools was truly precious.\r\n\r\nFor our first project, we painted fall trees using acrylic paint. Having the easels made the task so much easier! Instead of leaning over their desks, students could sit comfortably, take their time, and focus on creating their masterpieces. It was incredibly joyful and humbling to watch them work so thoughtfully and complete their paintings with such pride. They even did an amazing job packing the easels away neatly for our next project—a winter forest scene. I can't wait to teach that lesson!","fullyFundedDate":1758695778773,"projectUrl":"project/canvas-of-possibilities/9732984/","projectTitle":"Canvas of Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chachikian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1357003"},{"teacherId":1261373,"projectId":9592529,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations for the classroom rug for my first graders! When the students saw the new rug, they were so excited. They were in awe on how clean, bright and soft it was. They immediately wanted to sit on it. \r\n The students have been sitting on it everyday. They sit on it when I do reading, math, science, and social studies lessons. They use it when I read stories and when they listen to a read aloud from the interactive board. They sit on it when they use my library and read books. They are very careful to keep it clean. \r\n They will continue to use it daily throughout the day when they aren't sitting at their desks during lessons. It helps my first graders focus and be closer to me and their classmates during lessons.\r\nThank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755812391823,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-classroom-community/9592529/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy Classroom Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Norton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1261373_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540412887163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-marisela-norton"},{"teacherId":1261373,"projectId":8991959,"letterContent":"When I first set up the stools, all the students wanted to sit on them. They were very excited and liked the color I choose. I gave them all an opportunity to try them out and they were so happy and very comfortable sitting on them. My students couldn't wait for small group time.\r\n\r\nThe wobbly stools are being used during my small group reading and math instruction. I could have between 1-6 students at the kidney table using the wobbly stools. I noticed that the students that have a difficult time sitting still and focusing are staying focused and participating in my group. All my students are eager and willing to meet with me during small group instruction now that I have the wobbly stools.\r\n\r\nI will continue to use them during my small group instruction in reading and math. I will also start using the wobbly stools in the future during my other subjects. \r\n\r\nThe seats were a hit and thank you again from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1736738688655,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-your-way-into-learning/8991959/","projectTitle":"Wobble Your Way Into Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Norton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1261373_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540412887163","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-marisela-norton"},{"teacherId":9775750,"projectId":8816793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous gift of the new rug for our first-grade classroom! It's made a world of difference. My students were absolutely beaming when they saw it – their faces lit up, and they immediately sprawled out, claiming their favorite spots. It's so much bigger and more colorful than our old rug, making circle time, read-alouds, and group activities so much more comfortable and engaging.\r\n\r\nJust yesterday, we used it for a really fun lesson on the human body. The extra space allowed the kids to spread out with their books and models and really get into the discussion. It created such a cozy and focused atmosphere. They were so engaged, sharing their observations and asking thoughtful questions about how our bodies work. It was a truly rewarding experience, and I know the rug played a big part in their enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has transformed our classroom into a warmer and more welcoming space. It's become the central gathering place for our daily routines. We use it multiple times a day for all sorts of activities, from learning about our bodies to practicing our letters and sounds. It's not just a rug; it's the heart of our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity. Your gift has made a real difference in our classroom, creating a space where my first graders feel comfortable, engaged, and excited to learn. We're so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1733200594762,"projectUrl":"project/roomy-rug-for-our-classroom/8816793/","projectTitle":"Roomy Rug for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9775750_orig.jpg?crop=4672,4672,x1168,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727308118738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9775750"},{"teacherId":9775750,"projectId":8827464,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our first-grade classroom! These new resources have already made a world of difference in how my little learners are engaging with learning. Your support has truly ignited a spark of excitement and curiosity in my students.\r\n\r\nThe rolling whiteboard has quickly become the heart of our classroom. It's incredibly versatile, serving as the central hub for so many of our activities. We've recently used it for small group writing stations, where different groups of students worked on their stories, practiced writing their names and sight words, and then proudly shared their creations with the class on the big board. The students absolutely love having this platform to showcase their work and build confidence in sharing their ideas. It's fostered a real sense of community and collaboration as they learn from and encourage each other.\r\n\r\nThe 3-tiered organizing cart has been an absolute lifesaver! Anyone who's taught first grade knows how quickly things can get... chaotic. This cart has brought much-needed order to our classroom, transforming our storage of crayons, markers, glue sticks, and other essential supplies. Now, everything has a designated place, making it easy for my little artists to find what they need and freeing up so much valuable time for learning and playing. It's amazing how much smoother our transitions are now that we're not spending half our time searching for lost scissors!\r\n\r\nThe students were absolutely thrilled when the materials arrived! Their faces lit up as they unpacked the boxes, especially the class set of individual whiteboards. These have been invaluable for small group ELA practice. They love using them to practice writing letters, CVC words, and even drawing pictures to go with their stories. They get so excited to show me what they've learned! It's wonderful to see their enthusiasm and how much they enjoy learning when they have the right tools.\r\n\r\nSeeing their excitement and engagement has been truly rewarding. Your donation has not only provided us with valuable resources, but has also inspired a love of learning and collaboration in my first graders. It's made my job as a teacher so much more fulfilling to see their progress and the joy they find in learning.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to use these resources to create a student-led environment where students can display their work and lead discussions. We'll use the rolling whiteboard to showcase student writing, artwork, and project findings, giving them a platform to share their knowledge and build confidence. The individual whiteboards will continue to be used for collaborative activities, allowing students to work together, share ideas, and explain their thinking to their peers. We envision students using them to brainstorm ideas, solve math problems together, and even \"teach\" each other what they've learned. Your generous support is helping us create a dynamic and engaging learning environment where every child feels empowered to learn and grow. 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