{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"John Snively Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8879672,"projectId":9498768,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. This was much needed to help keep the iPads charged and ready to be used by the students. The plugs in the classroom are not in the most convenient areas so the extension cords help immensely with being able to power, computers and other electronic needs for the classroom. it is amazing that people like you donate to classrooms and help us to give the kids that extra care that they need to succeed. The kids and I very much appreciate you and all you do, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1760654674586,"projectUrl":"project/techie-needed/9498768/","projectTitle":"Techie Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kilpatrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8879672_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715813156086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8879672"},{"teacherId":9976767,"projectId":9586824,"letterContent":"When our box of goodies arrived, the timing was sheer perfection! I had a student in the counseling office that needed some extra love, attention, and support so I asked them to help me unbox our supplies. The student absolutely loved the mini-stress balls and was quick to point out each separate animal they were.\r\n\r\nWe have had students who struggle with behaviors and friendships playing our cooperative games together, having fun and working on their resiliency and social skills. Stone Soup was a quick favorite, since it encouraged them to work together to find matches. The literary element with the story was a great touch! The Bluey themed Candyland game was also a hit--especially with the fun \"dance breaks\" or \"free for 5 second\" cards. Lots of kindergarten giggles are just what we all need to make our day a little brighter.\r\n\r\nThese have given an opportunity for kids that need to decompress to relax and play in an engaging way, while building those skills to cooperate with one another. Your generosity is deeply appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1759499404447,"projectUrl":"project/games-for-guidance/9586824/","projectTitle":"Games for Guidance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9976767_orig.jpg?crop=676,676,x0,y342&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742925500259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/snivelytigers"},{"teacherId":521837,"projectId":9236475,"letterContent":"By funding \"Nonfiction is Fun\" you have opened my students world wide open. They have been able to explore more careers that are not in their backyard along with careers that make a difference in the world. They have loved finding out things they did not know on a reading level fit for first graders. \r\nThey have been exposed to vocabulary and research skills that are not readily available on their reading levels. It has made them want to explore more real world topics not just fun to read books. \r\nIt is amazing at how excited they are for independent reading time.\r\nThanks so much for bringing part of the outside world to my little learners.","fullyFundedDate":1749863283675,"projectUrl":"project/nonfiction-is-fun/9236475/","projectTitle":"Nonfiction is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rimes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp521837_orig.jpg?crop=2689,2689,x0,y250&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685107883526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kindergarten-giddens"},{"teacherId":8879672,"projectId":9292992,"letterContent":"Thank You for Your Generosity\r\n\r\nI sincerely thank you for donating a carpet to my classroom. This addition has created a welcoming gathering space where students can come together for lessons, discussions, and community-building activities. The carpet has transformed our classroom into a more comfortable and inviting environment, fostering collaboration and a sense of belonging. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on both teaching and learning in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting difference in creating a classroom where students feel connected and supported, and I am truly grateful for your contribution to their educational experience.","fullyFundedDate":1746786106875,"projectUrl":"project/gathering-space/9292992/","projectTitle":"Gathering Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kilpatrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8879672_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715813156086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8879672"},{"teacherId":521837,"projectId":9007787,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students' math tool needs. These helped the students to see, touch and feel the math concepts. By allowing them to have more hands on activities in math it has been easier to keep their attention and their love of learning has grown. \r\nThey are all smiles when they are learning and can explain from one to another by utilizing these tools. Concepts are more clear and easier to master. Their math understanding has gone up by 35% or more in the class. \r\nI am very thankful that you choose to support my little learners.","fullyFundedDate":1744238429616,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-need-math-tools/9007787/","projectTitle":"Little Learners Need Math Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rimes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp521837_orig.jpg?crop=2689,2689,x0,y250&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685107883526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kindergarten-giddens"},{"teacherId":8879672,"projectId":9262873,"letterContent":"Thank You for Your Generosity\r\n\r\nI want to sincerely thank you for donating centers to my classroom. Your support has made a wonderful difference for my students. The new centers have created engaging, hands-on learning opportunities that keep my students excited and motivated. They encourage collaboration, independence, and problem-solving, while also helping me meet the diverse learning needs in my classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my classroom is a more interactive, joyful, and effective place for learning. I am truly grateful for your kindness and investment in my students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1746785623303,"projectUrl":"project/center-time/9262873/","projectTitle":"Center Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kilpatrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8879672_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715813156086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8879672"},{"teacherId":7389476,"projectId":9232817,"letterContent":"My students and I are loving our new classroom resources! They have been such a blessing. My students love using the new headphones they say they do not hurt their ears and they're very comfortable and soft. They also love all the gold colors. I love that they are super sturdy and are not flimsy or break when the students drop them. I am also loving my new rolling cart which keeps everything nice and organized for me so that my day runs smoothly and I'm not constantly digging for papers. I also love my social studies book they make lesson planning so much easier. I'm able to just flip it open find the correct content and use the worksheet without having to spend hours digging for resources. My students also love all of the dry erase markers that I have now they love the different colors and they love practicing their ABCs in different math concepts..","fullyFundedDate":1746787288287,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-social-studies-and-reading/9232817/","projectTitle":"Headphones, Social Studies and Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tucker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7389476_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659399641535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7389476"},{"teacherId":7389476,"projectId":9370406,"letterContent":"This project has absolutely meant the world to me. I had such a fun time setting up my room this year, knowing that I had organization bins, lots of materials that were ready to go such as Play-Doh for my students to engage in the first day of school and I was so happy that I had lots of snacks for snack time. My students were so excited when we had a lot of different varieties of snacks to choose from rather than the same boring cereal. I loved having the smelly markers ready for the students to use. I use them as an incentive and they absolutely love riding with them. Everything has been so amazing!!! While I haven't got to all of it! Please know I am forever grateful and appreciate everything!","fullyFundedDate":1748211147766,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-sensory-and-fun/9370406/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Sensory and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tucker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7389476_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659399641535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7389476"},{"teacherId":7389476,"projectId":9379292,"letterContent":"My students and I are using these resources every single day in class. My students absolutely love the rotating bookshelf and how easily accessible it is for them to grab a book and access everything in the library now without having to pull out bulky book bins that are flimsy and sometimes break. My sweet little kindergartners absolutely love our library and think the rotating bookshelf is so cool. \r\n\r\nI have also printed out sooooooo many resources including decorations for my classroom with my teachers pay teachers gift card! I have also made name tags, motivational posters, and centers that I used my gift card to purchase. \r\nThese resources have helped make my room, so colorful and inviting for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1748388087945,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-sensory-fun/9379292/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Sensory Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tucker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7389476_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659399641535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7389476"},{"teacherId":8879672,"projectId":9119465,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our classroom. The students appreciate the headphones and so do I. They create a more effective and equitable learning environment in the classroom. They arrived right before the students state testing. This helped out with blocking distractions and ensuring they were able to focus on the task at hand. \r\n\r\nHaving headphones helped to level the playing field and allowed all the students to perform their best. Many of the students come from families that can't afford or send in supplies. The students that don't have proper head phones were at a disadvantage. Your donation helped to provide an consistent listening experience for all of the students. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate friends like you that help us to support our students with items that otherwise we wouldn't be able to afford. Thank you again so much and know that your donation was greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1744033097868,"projectUrl":"project/teacher-i-cant-hear/9119465/","projectTitle":"Teacher, I Can’t Hear!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kilpatrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8879672_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715813156086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8879672"},{"teacherId":9976767,"projectId":9209457,"letterContent":"Our Cricut came the week of Teacher Appreciation Week at our school and believe me THEY APPRECIATED IT! The teachers and students were excited about the new tools to use to create beautiful bulletin boards and other learning projects. They have already created a few boards and are anxious to get started making more. \r\n\r\nThe next steps we are going to take with this is to use it to prepare for our end of year celebrations for each grade and create decorations and signs for the event. We are also going to start looking at each grade level and planning boards and projects for the next school year. A student already suggested (and designed) a fun idea for back to school & meet the teachers day. \r\n\r\n I can't thank you enough for this tool to create a beautiful learning environment. We are so appreciative for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1743974161626,"projectUrl":"project/making-our-school-beautiful-inspiring/9209457/","projectTitle":"Making Our School Beautiful & Inspiring, Via Our Cricut!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9976767_orig.jpg?crop=676,676,x0,y342&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742925500259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/snivelytigers"},{"teacherId":6925658,"projectId":8356883,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our preschool classroom has been transformed into a dynamic and inspiring learning environment. The new engaging learning centers you helped provide have not only enhanced our daily activities but have also sparked curiosity, creativity, and confidence in our students.\r\n\r\nThe moment the materials arrived, the excitement in the room was electric. The children's eyes widened as we unpacked bright blocks, sensory bins, dramatic play items, and new books. One child exclaimed, \"Is this all for us?\" while another immediately began sorting colorful counting bears by size and color. It was clear from that moment that these resources would be treasured and well-used.\r\n\r\nWe've integrated the new materials into our daily learning centers, allowing students to rotate through stations that target key developmental areas—language, math, science, and social-emotional learning. One particularly memorable project has been our \"Community Helpers\" unit in the dramatic play center. With costumes, props, and interactive storybooks, the children role-played as firefighters, doctors, and grocery store clerks. This hands-on activity helped them expand their vocabulary, practice cooperation, and understand the world around them in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these learning centers goes beyond fun—it's foundational. Our students are developing fine motor skills with building blocks, early literacy through storytelling props, and a love for numbers through math manipulatives. We've seen shy children blossom into active participants, and students who struggled with focus now stay engaged longer because the materials are inviting and purposeful.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're diving into a science exploration unit using sensory bins filled with natural materials. The students are already asking questions about plants and insects, and we plan to build mini \"investigation stations\" where they can observe, record, and discuss their findings. These next steps continue to build on the curiosity and enthusiasm you helped ignite.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' futures. 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