{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joseph M McVey Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":70.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1561002,"projectId":9655785,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project, Charging Station for Growing Learners. Your contribution made a meaningful difference in my classroom by providing a reliable and organized way to keep student devices charged and ready for daily instruction. Before this project, low batteries and limited charging options often disrupted lessons and reduced students' access to important digital learning tools. Because of your support, instructional time was used more effectively, and students were able to engage consistently in technology-based activities that support literacy development, individualized learning, and skill practice. The charging station also encouraged student independence and responsibility, as students learned to manage their devices and take ownership of shared classroom resources. I observed increased focus, smoother transitions between lessons, and greater student confidence when using digital tools. Most importantly, this project helped create a more organized, calm, and productive learning environment where students could focus on learning rather than logistics. I am truly grateful for your generosity and for investing in my students and their success.","fullyFundedDate":1760449727904,"projectUrl":"project/charging-station-for-growing-learners/9655785/","projectTitle":"Charging Station for Growing Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tschaepe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1561002_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x464,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648580895233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrstschaepe"},{"teacherId":1561002,"projectId":9823371,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my Building Literacy Confidence Through Fun & Engaging Learning Tools! project was fully funded. Your donations provided interactive literacy materials such as phonics games, fluency card banks, hands-on blends and digraph packs, markers, and collaborative tools that made reading engaging and fun for my students. These resources helped my special education learners strengthen essential reading skills including phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Most importantly, your support helped my students build confidence, stay motivated, and develop a more positive relationship with reading as they grew as learners. The student love using the new material and are very grateful! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1760383635407,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-confidence-through-fun/9823371/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy Confidence Through Fun & Engaging Learning Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tschaepe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1561002_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x464,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648580895233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrstschaepe"},{"teacherId":623514,"projectId":9820486,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the contribution to our classroom. The generous donation to our classroom helped to increase our literacy skills in our kindergarten class.\r\n\r\nThe books and white boards purchased from your financial donation have helped the students in our kindergarten class to independently practice their literacy skills. The students can use the decodable books to practice reading individually during our center time. These books are very appropriate for the students to use at their various skill levels to help practice their reading. It makes all the students fell successful and independent.","fullyFundedDate":1760326521886,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-growing-minds/9820486/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blevins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/623514"},{"teacherId":9246361,"projectId":9834312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for sponsoring my project! The students have had a wonderful time experimenting with our new equipment! A lot of the equipment are for helping the students work on their balance and it is definitely helping. It's great because the students like using the different types of equipment but they are improving their skills at the same time. \r\n\r\nThe big hit has been the mini trampoline! The students love jumping and afterwards they always comment on how hot and sweaty they are, which is great. The biggest problem I have is that once the students get on the trampoline, they don't want to get off and share it with others. I think I need a class set! \r\n\r\nThanks again for supporting my program. My students will benefit from this equipment for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1760810646376,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-physical-literacy/9834312/","projectTitle":"Promoting Physical Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Decker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9246361"},{"teacherId":1561002,"projectId":9260438,"letterContent":"Thank you so much in supporting my project to continue my membership with the International Literacy Association. Through my membership, I am been able to continue taking professional development opportunities that are based around current research in all things literacy. These current practices include new knowledge and understanding on how to incorporate and use new teaching strategies based around the Science of Reading. Also, I have been able to learn more on the topic of Dyslexia, a subject and area I feel that I always can learn more about. Again, thank you for your support in helping me fund my project. My students appreciate their teacher keeping up on best practices and new knowledge about all things literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1745016676602,"projectUrl":"project/learning-best-practices-from-the-interna/9260438/","projectTitle":"Learning Best Practices From the International Literacy Association!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tschaepe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1561002_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x464,y314&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648580895233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrstschaepe"},{"teacherId":9771207,"projectId":9400531,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous support, which has made this summer truly special for our students ages 5 through 14. Thanks to your contributions, our summer program became a vibrant, creative, and therapeutic experience that fostered growth, self-esteem, and joy. This summer was filled with crafts and imagination. Our students had the opportunity to create T-shirts to give to their parents, an activity that boosted their confidence and sense of accomplishment. The sand art projects allowed them to use their imagination and express themselves in a calming and therapeutic way, helping to reduce stress and promote emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nPainting freely allowed students to explore their creativity, offering a therapeutic outlet to relax and self-reflect. Using popsicle sticks, they built castles and other imaginative structures, which not only enhanced their motor skills but also provided a fun and soothing way to engage their minds and emotions. The laminated machine enabled students to create personalized items, providing a sense of pride and ownership. When they needed a break or a moment to refocus, they enjoyed walking around or engaging in calming activities. The nail sessions were a highlight, boosting their self-esteem and allowing them to express their individuality.\r\n\r\nFace painting was another favorite activity, creating opportunities for giggles, self-expression, and social bonding,all of which are incredibly therapeutic for children. These activities helped children develop their confidence, foster a sense of belonging, and provided a safe space for emotional release. All of these experiences contributed to a therapeutic environment where children could develop resilience, self-awareness, and emotional strength in a fun, supportive setting. Your support has truly made this summer memorable and meaningful, turning routine activities into powerful tools for healing and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us provide a summer filled with creativity, joy, and healing. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on these young lives, and we are forever grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1751892654402,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-dreams-a-canvas-of-summer-expr/9400531/","projectTitle":"Crafting Dreams: A Canvas of Summer Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kennesha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9771207_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727122559145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9771207"},{"teacherId":9332213,"projectId":9071240,"letterContent":"I have a group of library aides that always share book recommendations with each other. One day, they were discussing the book 'Go with the Flow'. It is a graphic novel about a group of friends experiencing development together. To my surprise, we had no books about navigating the tween years!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous donation, the library was able to purchase many books about growing up, physically and mentally, and socially. We also purchased period products, which are kept discreetly in a library drawer for students to access at any time. Students often feel comfortable with one staff member, and not as comfortable with another. Having supplies in the library ensures that less girls are too shy to get what they need.","fullyFundedDate":1739455517782,"projectUrl":"project/period-products-for-tweens-supporting-o/9071240/","projectTitle":"Period Products for Tweens: Supporting Our Girls","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9332213_orig.jpg?crop=2624,2624,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697360451750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9332213"},{"teacherId":9332213,"projectId":8859872,"letterContent":"We have all heard the term \"reluctant reader\". A lot of people struggle to find stories that spark their interest. As a librarian, it is my job to help them find that spark.\r\n\r\nAt the beginning of the year, there were many children asking for books about famous football/ soccer stars, specifically Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. We just didn't have any! Some of these students would not check out anything else.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous donation, the library was able to purchase many books about these athletes, as well as Mia Hamm, Abby Wombach, and Chritine Sinclair. The koosh balls and hackey sacks have helped these active students calm themselves during lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1737066845067,"projectUrl":"project/kickin-it-to-reading-soccer-books-an/8859872/","projectTitle":"Kickin' It to Reading: Soccer, Books, and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9332213_orig.jpg?crop=2624,2624,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697360451750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9332213"},{"teacherId":1561002,"projectId":8955564,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help with funding this project for my classroom. The students love being able to tune out distractions and listening to their learning programs with the headphones that this project funded. Many of my students have even asked to borrow them and take them home to use because even at home their have too many external distractions that allow them to not use their learning programs in a way that they can hear them. \r\n\r\nAlso, I can't thank you enough for the books I was able to get through your donations. the books have helped me learn and understand more about the challenges my student are facing with reading as their learning has been impacted by dyslexia. I am still reading and rereading the books that I recieved as the information I am gaining is more important than ever in my classroom this year. 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