{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John Tibbott Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6763050,"projectId":10401611,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our project, \"Calm, Equipped, and Motivated Learners.\" Your kindness has brought a brand new energy, sense of organization, and deep comfort to our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWhen the packages first arrived, my students' faces lit up with pure joy. Unboxing the new supplies felt like a holiday in our room! They were especially captivated as we set up our dedicated calm corner with the soft lamp, puck lights, and glowing star lights, alongside our new soothing classroom lighting. The moment we turned them on and dimmed the harsh overhead lights, the entire atmosphere shifted—you could hear a collective sigh of relief as our room transformed from sensory-overwhelming into a peaceful, focused sanctuary.\r\n\r\nSince bringing these materials into our daily routine, the impact has been immediate and profound. Our young authors now proudly use their class set of writing process folders, multicolored editing pens, markers, dry erase erasers, and color coded subject folders to keep their work beautifully structured. During review time, our interactive games have turned everyday practice into lively, collaborative learning experiences. Motivation is at an all time high as students earn raffle tickets for the prize wheel and celebrate their hard work with candy incentives. Even our classroom setup runs more seamlessly thanks to the bulletin board and border organizers!\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next steps are to use our newly organized writing folders to publish our first student-authored writing unit. We will also continue relying on our calm corner and sensory lighting daily to help students regulate their emotions and stay focused on their goals.\r\n\r\nMeeting our students' sensory, material, and motivational needs has cultivated a true culture of learning and joy. Thank you for giving my students the exact tools and environment they need to thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1785737805469,"projectUrl":"project/calm-equipped-and-motivated-learners/10401611/","projectTitle":"Calm, Equipped, and Motivated Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6763050_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745704202621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6763050"},{"teacherId":6763050,"projectId":9847615,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity. When the boxes arrived, my students were buzzing with excitement! The transformation in our classroom has been immediate. Before these resources, our headphones were often a tangled mess, leading to frustration and broken equipment. Now, with our new dedicated storage, students can independently grab their gear and start their digital lessons without a hitch. It has saved us so much instructional time!\r\n\r\nOur classroom library has also been completely revitalized. The new organizational bins allow the students to see the book covers clearly, making it much easier for them to find stories that spark their interest. I've already noticed a \"tidy\" pride in the room; the students are eager to return books to their proper homes.\r\n\r\nFinally, the bins with lids have allowed me to keep our daily lessons running smoothly. Having a designated spot for my instructional materials and rewards means I can focus 100% of my energy on the children rather than searching for a misplaced items. Some of the ways I'm using the bins include storing colored pens that students use while essay writing, candy treats for goals that are met, and raffle tickets for expectations that were fulfilled by students. These \"tidy spaces\" have truly created \"happy faces\" and a much more productive learning environment. Thank you for investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1767237243804,"projectUrl":"project/tidy-spaces-and-happy-faces/9847615/","projectTitle":"Tidy Spaces and Happy Faces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6763050_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745704202621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6763050"},{"teacherId":6763050,"projectId":9850915,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for bringing \"Ink-Credible Learning\" into our classroom. Having a printer directly in our room has completely transformed our daily routine. In the past, precious learning time was lost waiting for materials to be printed in a distant office or shared workroom. Now, the impact is immediate. When a student needs a specific graphic organizer or a modified worksheet to help them grasp a tough concept, I can provide it in seconds.\r\n\r\nMy students are most excited about seeing their own digital work come to life. There is a visible sense of pride when a student finishes a writing piece or a digital art project and can hold a physical copy in their hands immediately. This technology has especially helped my visual learners and those who struggle with organization; having crisp, clear, and immediate rubrics and checklists helps them stay on track. 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