{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bryant Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9257428,"projectId":10395178,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these fun and engaging math games to our first-grade classroom! Our students have loved using them during center time and are excited to learn while they play.\r\n\r\nThese games give our students a fun way to practice important math skills, build number sense, and strengthen their problem-solving abilities. They are learning, thinking, and building confidence while having a great time with their classmates!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make math practice exciting and meaningful. Your generosity has brought so much fun to our classroom and is helping our young mathematicians grow and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1788965047220,"projectUrl":"project/play-learn-solve/10395178/","projectTitle":"Play, Learn, Solve!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9257428_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747426234305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9257428"},{"teacherId":9257428,"projectId":10391664,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these fun reading games to our first-grade classroom! Our students have absolutely loved using them during center time.\r\n\r\nThese games make learning to read exciting and engaging while giving our students valuable opportunities to practice important reading skills. They are building confidence, strengthening their skills, and having fun while they learn!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make reading practice something our students look forward to. Your generosity has brought so much excitement and joy to our classroom and is making a meaningful difference in our students' learning!","fullyFundedDate":1785435029008,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-readers-one-sound-at-a/10391664/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Readers, One Sound at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9257428_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747426234305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9257428"},{"teacherId":9257428,"projectId":10391545,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of everyday classroom essentials! From pencils and cleaning supplies to fun classroom décor, your support helps our first grade classroom run smoothly and feel welcoming each day.\r\n\r\nThese may seem like simple supplies, but they make a big difference in our classroom. Having plenty of pencils allows our students to focus on learning, while cleaning supplies help us keep our space fresh, clean, and ready for learning. The décor adds a cheerful touch and helps create a bright and inviting environment where our students feel excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and helping us create a space where our first graders can learn, grow, and feel at home. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1785434720073,"projectUrl":"project/e-is-for-everyday-classroom-essentials/10391545/","projectTitle":"E Is for Everyday Classroom Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9257428_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747426234305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9257428"},{"teacherId":9257428,"projectId":10266054,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating fun and engaging spring-themed books to our first grade classroom! Your generosity is helping us bring the excitement of spring into our classroom through the joy of reading.\r\n\r\nOur students loved exploring these colorful and fun stories throughout the spring months. These books gave them opportunities to build their reading skills, use their imaginations, and make meaningful connections to the season around them.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make reading even more exciting for our young learners and for supporting a classroom where books, learning, and fun go hand in hand. We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1779303901768,"projectUrl":"project/splash-into-reading/10266054/","projectTitle":"Splash Into Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9257428_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747426234305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9257428"},{"teacherId":9257428,"projectId":10141716,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of wallpaper to our first-grade classroom! Your kindness is helping us transform our classroom into a bright, welcoming, and cheerful space where our students can learn, grow, and feel comfortable each day.\r\n\r\nA beautiful classroom environment can make such a difference in how students feel when they walk through the door. Your donation will help create a warm and inviting space that our first graders can be proud to call their classroom. We are so grateful that you chose to support our students and help make their learning environment extra special.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom filled with color, positivity, and joy. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1775008518961,"projectUrl":"project/bright-walls-bright-minds/10141716/","projectTitle":"Bright Walls, Bright Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9257428_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747426234305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9257428"},{"teacherId":9257428,"projectId":10139029,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my students and our classroom! These new books with fun character buddies have been so fun to implement in my classroom lessons. Each morning, we all gather to our classroom rug. We share how we are feeling, do the weather, & review our letters/sounds. After our morning meeting circle, we read a new story! As I read, I ask reading comprehension questions as well as go over story elements. When I read a new story that has a book stuffed animal character, the students get so excited! The book character sits with us on the rug as we read the new book! Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping me spread a love for reading in 1st grade!","fullyFundedDate":1773879465696,"projectUrl":"project/b-is-for-book-buddies/10139029/","projectTitle":"B is for Book Buddies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9257428_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747426234305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9257428"},{"teacherId":9257428,"projectId":10265453,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donation! This donation has made such a difference in our classroom. My students love to hear new stories each morning during out class meeting. Thank you for helping me expand my classroom library! When we come into the classroom in the morning, all of the students unpack and come to the rug. we start our day with a new story, and I read these books using the novel effect to add sounds and magic while I read. these books have helped build classroom community as well as build stronger comprehension skills within my 1st graders! Thank you for helping me spread a love and joy for reading each day! Thank you again for your help and support!","fullyFundedDate":1778096566454,"projectUrl":"project/spring-into-reading/10265453/","projectTitle":"Spring Into Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9257428_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747426234305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9257428"},{"teacherId":9257428,"projectId":10028605,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom! We have utilized the tools you have supplied us with during many of our academic subjects. The students love using the sentence strips to practice writing their spelling words in new sentences. Each week, students receive 10 new spelling words to practice throughout the week. During center times, the students practice using these new words in sentences. I then display their hard work on the classroom bulletin board. We also have loved using the white board erasers during math and literacy. These erasers make it easy for students to erase their boards without wasting paper towels. We have been keeping our classroom free and minimizing germs by using the new cleaning supplies that you have donated. We appreciate all of! your ongoing kindness and generosity. We utilize these tools daily! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1771000103415,"projectUrl":"project/m-is-for-mid-year-school-supplies/10028605/","projectTitle":"M Is for Mid-Year School Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9257428_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747426234305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9257428"},{"teacherId":9592875,"projectId":9833211,"letterContent":"The social‑emotional items donated to our classroom have made an incredible difference for my first through third-grade special education students. The emotional coin‑drop manipulative has become a powerful tool for helping students identify and express their feelings in a concrete, hands‑on way, while the liquid timer fidgets and breathing pal have brought calm, focus, and emotional regulation to moments that used to feel overwhelming. And the LEGO set has been the biggest hit of all, my students are not only strengthening their fine‑motor skills, but also learning to collaborate, share, and problem‑solve together. These resources have transformed our daily routines and created a more peaceful, connected, and supportive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1769192009310,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tender-hearts-supporting-soc/9833211/","projectTitle":"\"Tools for Tender Hearts: Supporting Social-Emotional Learning\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paoletto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9592875_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772723186283","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9592875"},{"teacherId":9713864,"projectId":9850150,"letterContent":"My students and I were immediately able to use the new equipment that was purchased for us through this project! The balance beams and new mat allowed for my students to practice safely transitioning from walking on a balance beam, into a roll, and then immediately standing/walking onto the next balance beam. Thank you so much again for your donations as this would not be possible without you! The looks on the student's faces, especially the younger ones, were priceless when they first saw the new materials and equipment they would get to use. Wishing you nothing but the best, and I hope you know the positive impact you have had on many children's lives.","fullyFundedDate":1770757249666,"projectUrl":"project/operation-balanced-education/9850150/","projectTitle":"Operation Balanced Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nord","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9713864"},{"teacherId":9257428,"projectId":9779061,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our new classroom rug. On the day the rug was delivered, magic was instantly spread across the classroom. Joy filled my students' eyes as they got to choose a new smiley face carpet rug to sit in during our morning meeting. This rug has brightened our classroom and made it feel more cheerful! Thank you so much for helping me create such a warm, welcoming, fun, and calm classroom environment. My students feel safe and happy every day in our classroom space. Your generosity means so much to us. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1763588473277,"projectUrl":"project/c-is-for-cozy-classroom-rug/9779061/","projectTitle":"C is For Cozy Classroom Rug!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9257428_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747426234305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9257428"},{"teacherId":9713864,"projectId":9841383,"letterContent":"My students and I are using the new equipment in many different ways. We have been able to increase our soccer ability by now having actual targets to aim for on a soccer net, instead of a strung-up hula hoop, along with brand new nets to use instead of using cones or tape on the wall. This has helped to increase student ability and knowledge. The safe foam soccer balls has allowed us to play authentic-style soccer games since we do not have to worry about students getting hit by a hard ball, or having to use a non-soccer foam ball. My students were so excited to know that someone out there wants to make sure they receive the best PE experience possible. 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