{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brennemann Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":105699,"projectId":9357114,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love their new desks! They were excited when they first saw the boxes delivered to the classroom but when they saw the desks put together the next day, they cheered. They love being able to move their desks together during choose time to share items easier. The cupholders are an awesome addition to hold their water bottles or mild cartons during breakfast. We have had fewer spills since they started using their new desks. \r\nOne thing I did not anticipate was how some students roll their desks to grab a pair of scissors or to skip the commercials from our visual timer on YouTube. They are able to do this without disrupting their work on top of their desks. \r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755716914321,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-students-with-autis/9357114/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Students with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bronder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp105699_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505319412455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/105699"},{"teacherId":105699,"projectId":9430662,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when we were unpacking the bowling pins and bowling ball. They were even more excited when they saw the unrolled carpet that looks just like the bowling lanes from Special Olympics. We have used the materials on our Fun Fridays to continue working on our bowling skills and social skills with our social skills volunteers.\r\nOur school social worker has recruited social skills volunteers to work with other students who may be shy, new to our school, or have disabilities and need support to develop social connections and foster friendships. The best way for students to strengthen their social skills is by observing, modeling, and practicing these skills with others. In the past two months, I have observed so many middle school students coming over to say hi, give high fives, and have conversations with my students in the hallway, lunchroom, and playground. When we walk into art or music, they come over to greet us and walk with us to our seats. \r\nWe recently had our first quarter middle school incentive of a field day on a Friday afternoon and my students managed the bowling station. Many of our students have never gone bowling before and my students were so proud to be able to show them how to roll a bowling ball and set up pins. Seeing the smiles on their faces when they realized that they were able to teach someone else how to bowl was priceless. It was such a special moment to watch my students step into the role of teachers and see their confidence shine. Thank you for your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1754251735577,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-relationships-social-skill/9430662/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Relationships: Social Skill Building Through Bowling","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bronder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp105699_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505319412455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/105699"},{"teacherId":1531587,"projectId":9586931,"letterContent":"I cannot begin to tell you all how much your donation has and will impact my students. We will be able to use the weekly readers within school to aide when working on social studies. Please continue to learn about teachers and students in inner city schools and find ways to support them. These precious kids are our future and your donation has helped theirs be even more bright and promising!\r\n\r\nThis is just a small token of my gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom. This project got FULLY funded within 1 week!! You guys ROCK!\r\n\r\nThe weekly readers that you donated will be used every week. In the pictures you will see how we are able to use them to enhance our learning in social studies. Our school currently provides no curriculum for social studies so without your help my students would never have this vital resource. We have created a \"Awesome Donors\" board outside of our room where we publicly thank YOU and others who are helping students succeed! My students and I cannot thank you enough and hope that you know how grateful we are!","fullyFundedDate":1755739020168,"projectUrl":"project/weekly-reader-champions/9586931/","projectTitle":"Weekly Reader Champions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller-Richter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1531587_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470775567230","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/abbymiller"},{"teacherId":9064574,"projectId":9421483,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project! Because of your support, our classroom was able to start the year off smoothly as we have theth the basic supplies we needed. Your contribution made a real difference in helping us establish strong routines right from day one.\r\n\r\nWe use the materials you helped provide every single day. Each student now has their own personal notebook and pencil case filled with writing tools, scissors, and glue—all of which have helped them become more organized and responsible in the classroom. The cleaning supplies have also been essential in keeping our space clean, orderly, and sanitized, ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these supplies will continue to be used daily as we dive deeper into our lessons and projects. Whether we're working on writing assignments, interactive notebooks, or hands-on activities, your donation allows us to stay focused, organized, and engaged\r\n\r\nThank you again for being a part of our learning journey. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1753276942809,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-beginning-for-students-with-spec/9421483/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Beginning for Students with Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yabut","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9064574_orig.jpg?crop=1935,1935,x493,y1290&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686160611451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9064574"},{"teacherId":10237270,"projectId":9673948,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your contribution to this project! \r\n\r\nThese resources have enriched our outdoor play so much. We take them outside everyday during our end of day recess. Our students have had so much fun playing with these outdoor toys together!\r\n\r\nWhen we first showed them the materials, they were so excited! They especially loved the rocket launchers, and those will be a classroom favorite for a long time to come. This was a great opportunity to practice taking turns, and the students did great! They waited patiently for their turn and helped each other retrieve the rockets. They also love the velcro toss and catch sets, which have helped them grow in their gross motor and hand-eye coordination skills.\r\n\r\nWe are taking great care of these resources and I am so thankful for all of you for helping me provide them to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1756997165439,"projectUrl":"project/active-pre-k-play/9673948/","projectTitle":"Active Pre-K Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McClain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10237270_orig.jpg?crop=1537,1537,x0,y717&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756823685127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237270"},{"teacherId":125593,"projectId":9170400,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom project. Our students last year loved being cozy on our new chairs. The pre-k students leapt for joy upon seeing them. They loved that they could change the configuration of the chairs to make it a couch and sit with a friend. \r\nThis school year is off and running and our new class has been using the chairs daily when they want a break or they are tired from adjusting to being in school for a full day. We regularly see the new students seeking out the chairs to be comfortable! You are making our classroom more successful, thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1742958550368,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-cozy-corner/9170400/","projectTitle":"Quiet, Cozy Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weinberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp125593_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554479272326","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bweinberg"},{"teacherId":4825591,"projectId":9165558,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for your generous donation to our project! It has been such a success for our little learners. They have already begun using the materials regularly. Whether that is as a brain break throughout the day or in between activities as a reward for their hard work, it has been incredibly helpful for them. Some of our students have even utilized it as a safe space to wait for their bus to pick them up at the end of the day. \r\n\r\nCurious little eyes peek over the divider to see what the new space holds and it is very fun to see the kids exploring the materials spontaneously. Students frequently use the spinning seat or launch themselves from the trampoline onto the safety of the bean bag. The bear has become a favorite companion while bouncing on the peanut ball. Students also enjoy exploring the other sensory items such as the sensory wall and marble mazes. We are still working on incorporating the dinosaur busy board and the sequin sensory wall as those will require a bit of construction to move around bulletin boards! We hope to accomplish that over the summer. \r\n\r\nOne unexpected bonus of our sensory area is the new room divider. We have placed it at the entrance to the sensory area and it now serves as a helpful barrier for some PreK and cluster student elopers! We appreciate the added safety barrier for our friends!","fullyFundedDate":1742925430856,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-room-for-grades-prek-2nd/9165558/","projectTitle":"Sensory Room for Grades PreK-2nd!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Talento","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4825591_orig.jpg?crop=2133,2133,x0,y135&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759859869014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4825591"},{"teacherId":4888798,"projectId":8672330,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions. These items have truly increased the confidence in so many of my students. Having access to hygiene essentials has allowed students to feel confident while at school and fully focus on their learning. In addition, hygiene essentials are a basic necessity, providing such necessities has alleviated the stress of so many young people.\r\n\r\nThis cart has become an inconspicuous way for students to get what they need- no questions asked. Furthermore, for students experiencing hardships- it has also allowed for them to feel a sense of dignity as they are able to care for themselves. \r\n\r\nAll in all, your continued generosity does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do.","fullyFundedDate":1734033036708,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-confidence-hygiene-essential/8672330/","projectTitle":"Empowering Confidence: Hygiene Essentials for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kerber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4888798_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597877870389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christinamcgrath"},{"teacherId":6657415,"projectId":4371686,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions to our classroom. Your donations of school supplies have made a tremendous difference in creating an engaging and supportive learning environment for our students. The books, especially those featuring girls as protagonists, have sparked excitement and inspired important conversations about representation and empowerment. These stories are fostering a love for reading and encouraging students to see themselves in the characters they read about, which is invaluable.\r\n\r\nThe addition of comfortable seating options, such as kick bands and wobble seats, has truly transformed the way our students learn. These tools have helped students stay focused and comfortable, especially for those who need a little extra movement to stay engaged. The lesson planning book, file folder pocket chart, and desk organization tools have also been game-changers for me as an educator. They've brought much-needed order and efficiency to our classroom, allowing me to dedicate more time to teaching and less to managing materials.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the importance of education and for supporting our classroom. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to us and have a lasting impact on our students' learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1566244436637,"projectUrl":"project/read-to-succeed/4371686/","projectTitle":"Read to Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bacik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6657415_orig.jpg?crop=533,533,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566003545784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6657415"},{"teacherId":9064574,"projectId":8812006,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share with you how we are maximizing the resources you so generously provided. We've incorporated them into our centers, enrichment activities, fine motor skill development, and even brain breaks. Some items have become powerful motivators for our students, keeping them engaged throughout our classes. The students were especially excited when they first saw the various sensory items and the VTech laptop, which allows them to practice their literacy skills in an interactive way.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we're continuing to utilize these valuable resources daily. I'm particularly eager to implement the reading comprehension and sentence reading boards I purchased, as they will significantly help in targeting our students' individualized goals. I'm also happy to report that the chewy toys have already made a tremendous impact on classroom regulation.\r\n\r\nBy meeting our students' sensory needs, we've seen increased involvement and focus during lessons. 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