{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"IPS Butler University Laboratory School 55","outOfStateSupporters":28.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3808452,"projectId":9478934,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a vibrant dramatic play space that has quickly become the heartbeat of our day. The excitement when my kindergarten and first-grade students first saw the new materials was unforgettable—wide eyes, little gasps, and instant planning of what they wanted to build and play. Since then, these resources have become a core part of our learning. Students love playing kitchen and house during their explore time, using the materials to practice communication, cooperation, and problem-solving in such natural, joyful ways.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also helped us bring academic units to life. While learning about the human body, students transformed the dramatic play area into a doctor's office—complete with sign-in sheets, patient charts, and very serious \"doctors\" checking heartbeats and writing prescriptions. During our language arts unit where we traveled around the world, students pretended to open kitchens in each country we studied. They created menus inspired by the culture, practiced using new vocabulary, and invited classmates to \"taste\" and \"order\" food, connecting literacy, geography, and imaginative play all at once.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will continue supporting students as they explore storytelling, literacy, social studies, and collaborative play. Dramatic play has become a place where even the quietest learners find their voices and where academic concepts feel real and meaningful. Your support didn't just fill our shelves—it opened doors for creativity, confidence, and connection. Thank you for believing in the power of play and in the incredible potential of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755291403657,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-ideas-creating-a-dram/9478934/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Ideas: Creating a Dramatic Play Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3808452_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472924572914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-c-lee"},{"teacherId":6722564,"projectId":9305791,"letterContent":"Thank you for generous donation in helping my students get new sports equipment. This volleyball season, several students needed knee pads to use and because of your donation, I was able to provide them for my players. The volleyballs were also very helpful during practice! Both girls and boys team had a really successful season. The girls came in second place in the district tournament! \r\n\r\nWe are looking forward to the soccer season in spring! The soccer goals are going to be very useful for practices, because we do not have permanent ones outside. I am very greatly for the shin guards as well, to provide for students if they are in need. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for all the support in helping my students. You are greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1746467527273,"projectUrl":"project/bring-the-game-to-life-for-our-students/9305791/","projectTitle":"Bring the Game to Life for Our Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6722564_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566222878220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jones55"},{"teacherId":310948,"projectId":9183981,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us replenish our art materials this school year. Our class loves to create, and we have used these materials everyday so far!\r\nOur tempera paints are available to exploration every day and it's great to have a full range of colors for students to share. We also really needed some fresh paint brushes in different sizes so those have been used daily as well.\r\nWe used our finger paints while we were exploring our color mixing units, and it was great fun to have different textures to create with!\r\nWe used our watercolor paints during our self-portrait work and will use the paints and watercolor paper many times throughout the year.\r\nWe genuinely appreciate everyone's support to help make our pre-k classroom a creative and fun place to learn and grow this year.","fullyFundedDate":1750737788036,"projectUrl":"project/replenish-the-basics/9183981/","projectTitle":"Replenish the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. E.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp310948_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657632658824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/310948"},{"teacherId":7197007,"projectId":6588725,"letterContent":"This project has brought river ecosystems to life in our classroom. From the moment the fish tank and materials arrived, students were buzzing with excitement and curiosity. They immediately began asking questions, making predictions, and taking on the role of scientists. Since then, the tank has become a daily part of our learning—students test water quality, observe behavior, and connect what they see to broader lessons about habitats, life cycles, and environmental impact.\r\n\r\nThanks to the generosity of donors, this project has become a core part of our classroom experience. It continues to inspire critical thinking, empathy, and environmental awareness in every group of students who walks through our door. The impact is long-lasting, and we're so grateful to continue this work.","fullyFundedDate":1659722268841,"projectUrl":"project/ecosystem-exploration/6588725/","projectTitle":"Ecosystem Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murseli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7197007_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734743104659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7197007"},{"teacherId":2876244,"projectId":9318461,"letterContent":"We LOVE our new iPads! Teachers and students are going to check them out next school year to use for digital portfolios. Some classes will pilot this in hopes that more will join in the future. The high-quality iPad cameras are so nice. Students will also be able to use these on field trips. The foam protective cases with handles will help them carry the iPads safely. These iPads are ones that we can download apps to freely. They are so easy to use and we feel very fortunate to have them. \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1747228391587,"projectUrl":"project/ipads-for-digital-portfolios/9318461/","projectTitle":"iPads for Digital Portfolios","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sjoerdsma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2876244_orig.png?crop=966,966,x0,y167&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686326139856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sjoerdsma"},{"teacherId":2876244,"projectId":9308216,"letterContent":"Our teachers really appreciate the handwriting tools you helped us get! I shared the news with them at our weekly meeting and they were very excited. I have already started to use the perforated paper to begin copying our new handwriting books. The tools such as hand grips, small pencils, and lined paper will be used daily. These are materials that we often say we need, but do not usually have the money to purchase. One of the teachers' favorite items was the rolling stamp that you can use to create structured lines on any paper or assignment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1746787177919,"projectUrl":"project/handwriting-helpers/9308216/","projectTitle":"Handwriting Helpers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sjoerdsma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2876244_orig.png?crop=966,966,x0,y167&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686326139856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sjoerdsma"},{"teacherId":2876244,"projectId":9288047,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the frame to display our beautiful found-object bugs! The students had so much fun creating insects with the Butler Students. They spent a lot of time choosing which materials they would use for each part of their insect. They also learned about their insects' life cycles, insect family, and fun facts. \r\n\r\nThe kids are very excited to have their work hanging in our hallways forever! The shadow box will help protect them for many years to come. In fact we are looking forward to purchasing more just like this for future 3D projects! \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746445972115,"projectUrl":"project/beautiful-bugs/9288047/","projectTitle":"Beautiful Bugs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sjoerdsma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2876244_orig.png?crop=966,966,x0,y167&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686326139856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sjoerdsma"},{"teacherId":7197007,"projectId":9006938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the high quality materials you provided for our 4th graders to explore during our geology unit and beyond. They were able to explore geological concepts through different authors than just our curriculum, model plate tectonics with kinetic sand, and so much more tied directly to our geology study. \r\n\r\nIn addition, students have used many of the materials to continue exploring with light and shadow. High quality materials help students to make connections in unexpected places! \r\n\r\nYour donation is truly so appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1736960347726,"projectUrl":"project/geology-in-a-reggio-inspired-4th-grade-c/9006938/","projectTitle":"Geology In A Reggio Inspired 4th Grade Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murseli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7197007_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734743104659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7197007"},{"teacherId":7197007,"projectId":4904432,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to this project! Our flexible seating has had a powerful, positive impact on our classroom environment by supporting student choice, comfort, and engagement. The ability to move seating throughout the room—and even outside—has allowed us to create learning spaces that adapt to student needs rather than the other way around.\r\n\r\nStudents are able to choose spots where they can focus best, collaborate more easily, or take a sensory break. Your contribution to this project has helped learners are more invested in their work and take greater ownership of their learning. This flexibility has encouraged independence, responsibility, and a stronger sense of community.","fullyFundedDate":1590105465411,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/4904432/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murseli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7197007_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734743104659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7197007"},{"teacherId":2876244,"projectId":8069202,"letterContent":"Wow! These digital cameras have been a big hit with our students! They love to take them on field trips and observational walks through the neighborhood. Our 4th graders took them on a trip to Indiana Ave and had fun taking photos of all the historical buildings and murals. 2nd graders took used them on a trip to the 100 Acres park at the museum. And 1st grade has used them to observe and document the progress on construction in our building.\r\n\r\nWe are very grateful to have these digital cameras! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1703894347419,"projectUrl":"project/digital-cameras-for-our-young-photograph/8069202/","projectTitle":"Digital Cameras for Our Young Photographers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sjoerdsma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2876244_orig.png?crop=966,966,x0,y167&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686326139856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sjoerdsma"},{"teacherId":2876244,"projectId":7999289,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing all of these fun materials for our students at School 55! We used the clay tools in dozens of ways throughout the past school year. In one of the most recent projects, our 4th grade students created clay sundials. \r\n\r\nThe garden tools you donated have been used every spring and fall! The children love to plant and harvest. They have learned to care for our garden and make meaningful connections to the academic content in their classrooms.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1701218580866,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-inside-and-outside-our-cla/7999289/","projectTitle":"Materials for Inside and Outside Our Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sjoerdsma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2876244_orig.png?crop=966,966,x0,y167&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686326139856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sjoerdsma"},{"teacherId":2876244,"projectId":8070706,"letterContent":"These materials made the world of difference over the past year in our school! We are so grateful for your donations for things like velcro strips and frames. They are not the most exciting items to donate to a school but they are essential to us showing off our students' work. This year there is documentation of student work and projects hanging in every area of our hallway! 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