{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Newton Bateman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1921235,"projectId":9529141,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Thanks to your support, our classroom was stronger, calmer, and better equipped to learn every single day.\r\n\r\nThe fidgets and emotional regulation tools made a world of difference. Having equal access to these resources means that every student who needs a tool to focus, reset, or manage stress can grab one without an issue. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, my students are staying present, centered, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe LED strip lighting has also greatly improved our learning space. Softening the harsh fluorescent lights has created a peaceful atmosphere, and using color cues for our dual-language instruction is has been essential for students to stay in the language of instruction. Switching the lights to match our English and Spanish learning times gives students an instant, visual reminder to stay in the target language, seamlessly building their confidence as bilingual learners.\r\n\r\nYour kindness provided far more than physical supplies. You gave my students a supportive, inclusive environment where they feel understood and empowered to succeed. We are so deeply grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755744348272,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-start-to-the-year/9529141/","projectTitle":"A Calm Start to the Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGuire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1921235_orig.jpg?crop=457,457,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598042013691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarahmcguire"},{"teacherId":7392957,"projectId":10219180,"letterContent":"First and foremost we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your donations that made these summer bags possible. Each student was able to take a summer bag filled with activities they can use throughout their summer. They each received a beach ball, bubbles, chalk, pail with tools, play dough and sunglasses. They were able to learn while they played. They were so happy and excited when they received their bag.\r\nIn the past I would purchase all these items but as time passed it became difficult to acquire all these items .I appreciate all the support you gave to my project because you made it possible. \r\nThank you once again for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1778002464898,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-the-summer/10219180/","projectTitle":"Learning in the Summer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Delgado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7392957_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599351735829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7392957"},{"teacherId":5258267,"projectId":10200832,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project to allow our students to have such a fun last ten days of school. With your generosity, our students have been able to use sidewalk chalk outside, have multiple bubble wands for a fun bubble day, socks and fabric markers for \"stinky feet day,\" playdough, slap bracelets, coloring utensils, glow sticks and glow wands AND more! Our students have has such a fun time celebrating all of their hard work from during the school year and have made memories that will last forever!\r\nThank you so much once again!","fullyFundedDate":1777299017088,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-2nd-grade-celebration/10200832/","projectTitle":"End of 2nd Grade Celebration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5258267_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564087315682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-fitzner"},{"teacherId":560303,"projectId":9661026,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for contributing to this special project. With the Kimochi starter kit, we have been able to support students to handle some big emotions. Your kindness and generosity is an example to our students that we are responsible for one another and that we are a village. Thank you for showing our little ones that kindness matters through your example.\r\n\r\nWith the Kimochi starter kit, students have been able to name their feelings and proactively come up with solutions for when big feelings rear it's head. Also, through this program, I believe we are growing students to become emotionally intelligent people. I am becoming confident that students are using their new skills to build a stable and safe learning environment.\r\n\r\nAgain, many thanks to those who show up for public education, teachers, and students. You make a difference and we appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1765652817626,"projectUrl":"project/kimochis-for-the-win/9661026/","projectTitle":"Kimochis for the Win","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Slota","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp560303_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720476602518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jslota"},{"teacherId":1921235,"projectId":9594730,"letterContent":"thank you so much for bringing vibrant color directly into our dual-language classroom! Your generous support funded a color printer that quickly transforming how my students interact with their learning every day.\r\n\r\nBeing able to print in full color made an immediate, powerful difference for our bilingual learners. The visual distinctions between English and Spanish materials are now clear and consistent, reinforcing our language program across all of our reading, writing, and visual charts. Adding colorful photographs and illustrations to daily activities has helped bridge vocabulary gaps and deepen comprehension for all students.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing the value in visual learning and for giving my students a dynamic, highly supportive environment where they can thrive in two languages!","fullyFundedDate":1757869457098,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-color-to-the-classroom/9594730/","projectTitle":"Bringing Color to the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGuire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1921235_orig.jpg?crop=457,457,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598042013691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarahmcguire"},{"teacherId":5258267,"projectId":9813359,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials for our classroom. The ink has helped us in having our printer print out engaging learning charts and helps print out pictures of our students for classroom organization and strategic partnership work. The dry erase number lines have helped our students in counting, adding, subtracting, counting coin collections and telling time on both an analog and digital clock. The headphones have helped students engage in online learning and has focused attention during standardized testing. We appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1769177197822,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-in-2nd/9813359/","projectTitle":"Headphones in 2nd!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5258267_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564087315682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-fitzner"},{"teacherId":10056054,"projectId":9665351,"letterContent":"I wish I could show you the joy and excitement on my students' faces when they saw my revamped space (unfortunately, HIPAA prevents me from being able to do so)! They were so excited. As a therapist who has worked in private practice, I know the impact of the therapeutic space on the overall therapeutic experience. I want my students to have access to the same quality services that anyone who has the means to go to a private practice. The couch and armchair I received through your support have completely transformed my space into a cozy, comfortable safe haven for these kids who are facing enormous challenges.\r\n\r\nI have the honor of facilitating and bearing witness to the incredibly difficult work and growth these amazing kids do in this room. My students deserve a space that offers them safety and comfort as they build resilience and coping skills. This space now offers them a little more encouragement to face their challenges head-on and clear their minds so that when they return to class, they are focused and ready to learn. Thank you for your generosity and for allowing my kids to have access to the benefits of the full therapeutic experience.","fullyFundedDate":1765205124281,"projectUrl":"project/couch-for-courage/9665351/","projectTitle":"Couch for Courage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sonia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10056054"},{"teacherId":7445781,"projectId":9708376,"letterContent":"Having a color printer in my classroom has made such a positive impact in our classroom!\r\n\r\nWith printing in color, I am able to provide visuals according to our themes and follow my student's interests day to day with no limitations. We can print pictures of them and their families, and anything else we are discussing or are interested in. \r\n\r\nOur blocks center can be filled with pictures of buildings, treehouses, or their real homes. Our painting easels can feature examples of artworks, trees, animals, or anything else we dream up to inspire them. We can use FULL COLOR to create visuals guiding students on how to complete a task or use their real pictures in their work. \r\n\r\nThis has made a big difference in each day and every student has benefitted. We appreciate every contribution from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1758826965831,"projectUrl":"project/every-color-in-the-rainbow/9708376/","projectTitle":"Every Color in the Rainbow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vargas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7445781_orig.jpg?crop=382,382,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597369831334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7445781"},{"teacherId":9709832,"projectId":9711226,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! We are truly grateful for the new rug and the tech boards you provided for my students. The rug has already created a cozy, inviting space where we can gather for lessons, reading, and community time, and the boards are helping my students stay engaged and excited as they practice new skills while writing and drawing on them. Your support makes a real difference in our learning environment, and we appreciate your kindness more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1758122739769,"projectUrl":"project/rug-and-tech-a-comfy-corner-for-curious/9711226/","projectTitle":"Rug and Tech: A Comfy Corner for Curious Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cobo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9709832"},{"teacherId":1628507,"projectId":9583790,"letterContent":"Having a color printer in the classroom has made things so much easier and smoother! I love coming up with fun activities on the fly and being able to print resources right away for students and not have to wait till the nnext week!\r\n\r\nStudents have also been so excited that the manipulatives they get to use in class have been printed in color and make things way more engaging. This particular printer has been great because it has a large ink well and I have been able to make class sets of notes to go home, worksheets, print music for students who have forgotten and easily print plans and resources for administration and student teachers. The ability the have the convenience of this printer has made anoticable different on productivity in the classroom!\r\n\r\nOne thing that the students have been incredibly excited about is the ability to get missing music quickly so they are nont wasting any instructional time. As much as we talk about responsibility, things happen and when students need a new copy or an extra worksheet, that can now be provided immediately!\r\n\r\nThank you so much donors for providing this invaluable resource to our music room!","fullyFundedDate":1760693523710,"projectUrl":"project/color-adds-life-to-the-music-room/9583790/","projectTitle":"Color Adds Life to the Music Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1628507_orig.jpg?crop=1678,1678,x0,y274&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598629219463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1628507"},{"teacherId":7392957,"projectId":9455723,"letterContent":"First and foremost, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your continued support in helping my classroom attain the fine motor skills materials. Your donations have made a huge impact in our youngest learners. These materials will help strengthen their fine motor skills which will benefit their hand-eye coordination, as well as self-help skills.\r\n\r\nEach child went home with a take-home kit that had activity suggestions and all the materials that you made possible. They were eager and excited to try out their fine motor skill materials.","fullyFundedDate":1756137147127,"projectUrl":"project/exercising-our-fine-motor-skills/9455723/","projectTitle":"Exercising Our Fine Motor Skills!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Delgado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7392957_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599351735829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7392957"},{"teacherId":5258267,"projectId":9545598,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving our classroom chart paper, dry erase markers, construction paper and photo storage boxes. These have helped us so much in learning about authors, making fun projects to showcase our learning and day-to-day practice for phonics on our own dry erase boards. The rug has helped us gather together for more social emotional learning time and encouraged us to be more engaged during mini lessons. We appreciate the cushions so that we have more options of fun, comfortable spots to sit during the day to read. 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