{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Georgetown Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5483533,"projectId":9822125,"letterContent":"I can't begin to thank you enough for your generous donations to my third grade classroom. \r\n\r\nAs you may or may not know, having children read by third grade sets them up for success in the later grades, and helps throughout all academic areas. The decodable readers I ordered and received I put to use right away, and my students who are struggling readers have been so happy and excited to have materials in their hands that are accessible to them. \r\n\r\nI was also able to order white boards with primary lines on them. These have been helpful for my students who struggle with writing without lines. It allows them to be participating throughout the school days when we use whiteboards.\r\n\r\nI always appreciate the support I receive throughout Donors Choose. Thank you for your supports!","fullyFundedDate":1760359759142,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-tools/9822125/","projectTitle":"Literacy Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5483533_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541958728685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emily-arias"},{"teacherId":10324262,"projectId":9848245,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has become a truly hands-on literacy learning space where students can touch, build, trace, and create as they learn. During our literacy centers, students rotate through the Trace & Write boards, Tactile Letters, Build the Letter Center, Alphabet Stencils, and Magic Boards to practice letter formation in multiple ways—tracing with their fingers, building with pieces, and writing with markers. These materials fit perfectly with how kindergarteners learn best: through movement, play, and active engagement, while strengthening their letter recognition, letter formation, and early writing skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the kids were so excited! Students were drawn to the bright colors and hands-on pieces, and the sensory tools like the fidgets, stress cubes, and chair bands have made a noticeable difference in helping students stay regulated and focused during literacy time. I've seen students who used to struggle during center rotations stay engaged longer because they now have tools that help their bodies feel calm and ready to learn. As we continue working on letter sounds, handwriting, and early writing, these resources will remain an important part of our daily literacy routines. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where literacy learning is active, joyful, and accessible for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1761226883671,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-classroom/9848245/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lebedz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10324262"},{"teacherId":2085958,"projectId":9857963,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation of multi-sensory literacy materials. Using the materials as a resource library for teachers has provided students with new ways of learning and increased collaborative practices between professionals within the school building. \r\n\r\n These materials have also increased the use of evidenced-based practices and provide students with more hands on learning and practice of early literacy concepts. Students are often excited when engaging with the new materials because they make learning fun! This donation has greatly increased student learning and engagement. \r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1761939894974,"projectUrl":"project/multi-sensory-literacy-materials/9857963/","projectTitle":"Multi-Sensory Literacy Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Passo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2085958"},{"teacherId":10310922,"projectId":9825118,"letterContent":"We are using the new resources daily during small-group instruction and independent learning time. One of our favorite moments so far was during a math lesson when students used the materials to model their thinking and explain how they solved problems. Students who typically hesitate to participate were eager to share because the hands-on tools helped them feel more confident and successful.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were beyond excited! They immediately wanted to explore and asked when we could start using them. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and it was wonderful to see how motivated they were to learn using tools designed just for them.\r\n\r\nThe next steps include continuing to build skills through targeted small-group lessons and applying what they learn during independent practice. Students will use these resources to strengthen problem-solving, deepen understanding of grade-level concepts, and gain confidence as they work toward greater independence. These materials will continue to support their growth throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1760413932570,"projectUrl":"project/bacons-brainiacs/9825118/","projectTitle":"Bacon's Brainiacs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bacon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310922"},{"teacherId":6290245,"projectId":9821347,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing these \"Science Backed, Hands-on Early Literacy Manipulatives\" for our classroom. When the materials first arrived, my students were absolutely buzzing with excitement; they couldn't wait to get their hands on the new tools. These resources have fundamentally changed how we approach our daily literacy blocks. Instead of just looking at letters on a page, my students are now building, touching, and moving pieces to understand how language works. It has turned abstract concepts into a concrete, multisensory experience that has boosted their confidence and enthusiasm for reading.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on manipulatives have been a particular game-changer for my English Learners (EL). Having physical objects to represent sounds and words allows them to engage with the material more deeply, bypassing some of the language barriers that traditional paper-and-pencil tasks can present. We have been using these resources primarily during small group activities, where I can provide targeted instruction. The engaging nature of the tools keeps every student focused and participating, allowing them to practice and implement the specific phonics and decoding skills we've learned in a way that feels like play but yields serious results.","fullyFundedDate":1760334382304,"projectUrl":"project/science-backed-hands-on-early-literacy/9821347/","projectTitle":"Science Backed, Hands-on Early Literacy Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Korschgen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6290245_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y316&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568684059124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6290245"},{"teacherId":2358846,"projectId":9823448,"letterContent":"We are using the new resources daily to support reading engagement, focus, and skill development. Students use the fluency reading practice activity box during small-group rotations to build accuracy and expression, while the reading tools help them track text more confidently and independently. The wobble stools are used during reading and phonics lessons to give students appropriate movement while staying engaged, and the phonics games are incorporated into literacy centers to reinforce foundational skills in a hands-on, motivating way.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were immediately excited and curious. Several students asked to try the wobble stools right away, and many were eager to explore the games and tools. The excitement carried into our lessons—students were more focused, willing to participate, and proud to use \"special reading tools\" that helped them feel successful.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include deepening fluency practice by setting individual reading goals and tracking progress over time. Students will continue using the phonics games to strengthen decoding skills and apply those skills during guided and independent reading. These resources are helping build confidence, independence, and a love of learning, and they will continue to support our classroom literacy work throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1760384520191,"projectUrl":"project/reading-matters/9823448/","projectTitle":"Reading Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McNamara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2358846"},{"teacherId":10324758,"projectId":9849021,"letterContent":"The students have loved the additional books. I have seen students who can barely read pairing with friends during indoor recess time to try to read some of our new books. When I first showed them the books, they all gasped in excitement. I showed them the books right before our Flashlight Friday and they were the first books picked out by students. \r\n\r\nThey were, admittedly, much less enthused by the dry erase boards and markers :), but they are now using them daily for our spelling words, math activities, and in small groups. Thank-you again for your investment into my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1761226669148,"projectUrl":"project/helping-reading-and-engagement/9849021/","projectTitle":"Helping Reading and Engagement!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Tennefoss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10324758"},{"teacherId":6905159,"projectId":9824121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations! My kids are thoroughly enjoying the flexible seating and flashlights. They can do wait until Flashlight Friday! The excitment is contagious. Everyone is reading even my newcomers. They are able to learn in different locations of the room and have the opportunity to move without being stuck in their desks.\r\nThe class set of books I was able to purchase have really widen our selection. The kids are able to read more novels now which is so great! We were limited on the selection and genres before. They are asking what is our next book as we get finished a book.\r\n\r\nI love seeing and hearing the excitement to read in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760403188115,"projectUrl":"project/making-reading-fun-again/9824121/","projectTitle":"Making Reading Fun Again","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6905159_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649343078176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6905159"},{"teacherId":3459810,"projectId":9834623,"letterContent":"I wanted to share my gratitude for funding and delivering my project, \"Building Calm, Kind, and Confident Classrooms.\" The materials have arrived, and my students and I are already putting them to great use! It's been wonderful seeing their excitement and how these resources are helping create a calmer, more focused classroom environment. The positive energy and sense of pride the students feel are truly inspiring to witness each day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and making this project possible.","fullyFundedDate":1761594209315,"projectUrl":"project/building-calm-kind-and-confident-class/9834623/","projectTitle":"Building Calm, Kind, and Confident Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3459810_orig.jpg?crop=2136,2136,x695,y1290&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760982340785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3459810"},{"teacherId":10324779,"projectId":9849067,"letterContent":"Thanks to these wonderful materials, our sessions have become calmer, more focused, and filled with meaningful growth. The sensory toys, fidgets, and emotional regulation items have truly transformed how students engage in learning. These tools give students healthy, hands-on ways to manage their energy, ease anxiety, and refocus their attention when they begin to feel overwhelmed. Now, instead of frustration or distraction, we see students using these supports to self-regulate and return to learning more quickly and confidently.\r\n\r\nOur social-emotional curriculum has built on this foundation by teaching students how to identify and express their feelings, show empathy, and work cooperatively with their peers. During our lessons, students practice strategies for calming themselves, communicating their needs, and supporting one another—a powerful shift that has created a more compassionate and connected classroom environment","fullyFundedDate":1761226095748,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-the-whole-child-tools-for-em/9849067/","projectTitle":"Supporting the Whole Child: Tools for Emotional, Sensory, +Academic Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Breasure","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10324779"},{"teacherId":10308575,"projectId":9816965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these learning games and materials. My students were so excited when they came in and saw the new boxes of materials. They will have the opportunity to practice skills that we have been working on, and it will help them feel confident in their reading and writing ability.\r\n\r\nI am also so happy to have hands on manipulatives for them to use when building new words. \r\n\r\nHaving the picture library will also be helpful because we continually work on building English vocabulary. These clear photographs help my students see what something actually looks like instead of just clipart.","fullyFundedDate":1760305264472,"projectUrl":"project/watch-us-read/9816965/","projectTitle":"Watch Us Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tubiolo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10308575"},{"teacherId":6290245,"projectId":9310754,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project, \"Feelings, Focus, Fidgets.\" Your generous gift has helped create a more supportive, responsive, and emotionally safe space for my students.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of a sensory bin, my students now have a calming tool available when they feel overwhelmed, anxious, or just need a quiet moment to reset. Whether it's running their hands through soft materials, squeezing stress balls, or engaging with tactile objects, they are learning how to self-regulate in healthy and constructive ways.\r\n\r\nI've already seen students gravitate toward the bin during times of frustration or sensory overload—and walk away calmer, more focused, and better able to participate in learning. This resource doesn't just help in the moment; it's teaching them lifelong skills in emotional awareness, self-control, and self-care.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing that a child's emotional well-being is foundational to their academic success. 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