{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary Bryan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8857144,"projectId":9195082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our school garden club! It has been incredibly exciting to put all the new tools and supplies to use. Seeing the students' faces light up when they realized they each had their own set of gloves and a sturdy hand trowel was priceless. They particularly loved the new hats – it was quite a sight to see a whole crew of mini-gardeners, all sporting their stylish new headwear, ready to dig in. \r\n\r\nWith our new tools and supplies, our garden will undoubtedly be flourishing by the time school starts in August! All current members are invited to return at that time when we can see the \"fruits\" of our efforts as we harvest our goodies. When we do that we will also be learning about different ways to prepare the produce. \r\n\r\nThis ongoing project has not only taught them valuable lessons about sustainable living and healthy eating but also given them a real sense of accomplishment and connection to nature. We are so grateful for your support in making these enriching experiences possible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1743036358695,"projectUrl":"project/pioneer-planters-garden-club/9195082/","projectTitle":"Pioneer Planters Garden Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dishman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8857144_orig.jpg?crop=1163,1163,x0,y263&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742834812938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8857144"},{"teacherId":9922547,"projectId":9111076,"letterContent":"We are a highly diverse elementary school on the south side of Indianapolis. Up till now we have only a few after school clubs for our children to attend. We have a very popular Lego Club, a Chess Club, Ukulele Club, and now the Garden Club. \r\nWith us beginning the club so late in the year we have not been able to do a lot, but we have been able to have a handful of meetings. I wanted to make sure that within' this short time frame, I was able to utilize the equipment that I asked for (the iPad). I took photos of different locations around our school that needed beautification and presented it to the children so they knew where we would be working for this project. We then grabbed all of our gardening tools & some plants, that were also donated & went to work planting, as seen in the attached photos.\r\nThis fall we will be using our new piece of tech to design gardens in a brand new outdoor education area that is being added to our school grounds. We will also be using it to track our plant growth, design a watering schedule, and research any issues that arise with our crops. Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1739587106447,"projectUrl":"project/immersive-technology-for-a-garden-club/9111076/","projectTitle":"Immersive Technology for a Garden Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Treeter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922547"},{"teacherId":7653550,"projectId":9114683,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude and thanks for helping to fund my project. Your funding helped our school to purchase a wide range of interest-based texts to place in our book vending machine. Our students are THRILLED with the new titles and are seen throughout the week looking to see if new titles have been added. \r\n\r\nEach week, students earn yellow tickets for following our Mary Bryan Pioneer Principles; Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Progress as a Learner. On Fridays, tickets are drawn for them to receive a golden coin to \"purchase\" a book from the vending machine. This is a highlight in the week to showcase students being their best! \r\n\r\nWe also use the golden coins sporadically to help motivate kids to keep working, for meeting their individual academic goals and for doing acts of kindness for others. The new books have motivated our students to not only get the gold coin, but to encourage them to love reading! This week we were able to celebrate multiple students for graduating from reading intervention! Their hard work paid off!!\r\nThank you again for your generous support and for encouraging our students to love to read!","fullyFundedDate":1739675071779,"projectUrl":"project/books-fun-and-learning-the-perfect-tr/9114683/","projectTitle":"Books, Fun, and Learning: The Perfect Trio for Endless Adventures!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Isbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7653550"},{"teacherId":9922548,"projectId":9112442,"letterContent":"My special needs students have been thriving with Lego builds, eagerly anticipating our time together. Since receiving the generous donations, we've successfully completed over ten projects. The enthusiasm has spread beyond our group as other students notice the builds taking shape and are eager to join in. The 3-in-1 sets have been a perfect addition, allowing me to dismantle completed projects so curious students can have a chance to finish them. The house builds, though the most challenging, have been the most popular. On some days, the students simply enjoy playing with the completed sets, and having the flexibility to engage in creative builds has been incredibly rewarding. \r\n\r\nSnap Circuits have also captured the interest of a few students. While assembling the circuits is quite challenging, it has been a thrilling and interactive way to understand how energy moves. One of the most exciting moments was when we managed to get the small helicopter airborne (unexpectedly) for the first time!\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I plan to further nurture my students' creativity by introducing open-ended building challenges. I'm excited about the endless possibilities that come with having the access to diverse materials and options. I can't wait to see what my students will create next! Thank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1739652636781,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-projects-with-lego-and-stem/9112442/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Projects with LEGO and STEM!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Warpool","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9922548_orig.jpg?crop=250,250,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739501683461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922548"},{"teacherId":9923049,"projectId":9112264,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my gratitude for your generous support in providing resources for my classroom. Your donation of materials to help our English Learners build background knowledge and expand their vocabulary will make an incredible impact on their educational journey. My students were beyond excited to see these new supplies and tools in our classroom.\r\n \r\nWith the new curriculum, these resources will play a crucial role in helping my students develop the language skills they need to succeed. Other items will help our curriculum stay organized and allow our classroom routines to run efficiently. Thanks to your kindness, they now have access to tools that will enrich their learning experience and help them thrive academically. \r\n\r\nYour commitment to their success is truly inspiring, and I am so grateful for your thoughtful contribution. You're not just giving supplies; you're empowering young minds to grow and achieve their fullest potential.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1739633932396,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-and-interaction-to-build-back/9112264/","projectTitle":"Engagement and Interaction to Build Background and Stay Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9923049"},{"teacherId":9923043,"projectId":9112250,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous grant! Your support made it \r\npossible for students to celebrate the power of poetry. This grant allowed students to \r\nshare their poetry in such a vibrant way that allowed them to celebrate their writing.\r\n \r\nYou opened the door with a generous heart for this learning experience. Students were allowed the opportunity to find their voice because of you. They were able to use their writing in a real-life scenario. \r\n\r\nDuring the presentation the students felt like real authors who were being recognized. One could feel a sense of pride for their work as they read the poems to the class. Thank you again for allowing classroom poetry to be brewed!","fullyFundedDate":1739638383388,"projectUrl":"project/cocoa-coffeehouse-creative-compassionate/9112250/","projectTitle":"Cocoa Coffeehouse Creative Compassionate Poets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stainbrook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9923043"},{"teacherId":9922610,"projectId":9111215,"letterContent":"The reenactment of the Boston Tea Party and the culminating activity titled Trouble is Brewing had a profoundly positive impact on my fourth grade students. By stepping into the roles of historical figures, they gained a deeper understanding of the events leading up to the American Revolution and developed a stronger connection to the material. The hands-on experience sparked their curiosity, encouraged active participation, and fostered teamwork and creativity. Most importantly, it brought history to life in a memorable way, leaving students more engaged, informed, and enthusiastic about learning.","fullyFundedDate":1739497321025,"projectUrl":"project/trouble-is-brewing/9111215/","projectTitle":"Trouble Is Brewing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922610"},{"teacherId":3411101,"projectId":9110902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the IPad that allows us to boost our student's Social Emotional Learning! While we teach social emotional skills to all students, some of our students need additional support and reinforcement. Having a designated IPad to load and assign digital assignments that can then be processed with a caring adult allows us to make this learning more accessible to more children. \r\nThis has been especially relevant in promoting restorative practices. Rather than disconnected consequences such as suspensions or loss of privileges these assignments prompt kids to connect their actions to the greater community. \r\nRecently we had a student start a fight in his classroom and the teacher had to separate the two boys. The student did not respond to consequences or the impact on his future. However, he was visibly upset when the lesson prompted him to check off all of the people impacted by his behavior. He then had to write an apology message to his teacher noting the stress and disappointment he added to her day. Processing the impact on his teacher made much more of an impression on this student than any consequence. \r\nWith the use of technology, students have a more accessible means to work through these lessons. Rather than having to write, students can type or dictate through the microphone. Using multiple options for communication allows students every opportunity to think through the assignment before speaking with the adult.","fullyFundedDate":1739492655026,"projectUrl":"project/improving-social-emotional-learning-with/9110902/","projectTitle":"Improving Social Emotional Learning with Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3411101_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568285941269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3411101"},{"teacherId":9922091,"projectId":9111585,"letterContent":"My students and I thoroughly enjoyed using the resources you so graciously donated on a project that went along with the theme of our Reading Unit. The class was able to create their own stain glass windows that mimicked the style of stain glass windows in cathedrals during the Middle Ages in Europe. This was not only fun and engaging, but it also enhanced their understanding of the culture of Europeans during the 1000s-1400s.\r\n When the supplies first arrived, my students could not stop asking me questions. They wanted to know what was in the boxes, what they were for, and when we were going to use the supplies. I had to tell them to contain their excitement until the end of the reading unit!\r\n Now that we have finished this project, I plan to use the leftover supplies in years to come. I will do this project again next year, and hopefully a few years after that. I plan to see even more growth in my students' reading abilities as I build their excitement for the content using fun projects such as this one. Thank you so much for making this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1739546988419,"projectUrl":"project/making-medieval-stained-glass-windows/9111585/","projectTitle":"Making Medieval Stained Glass Windows","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9922091"},{"teacherId":9923061,"projectId":9112305,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of an iPad, school supplies, games, and calming tools to my students. Your support has made a remarkable difference in their lives, particularly in the area of emotional regulation.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has provided access to targeted apps that support self-regulation, communication, and social-emotional learning, giving students individualized tools to express themselves and manage their emotions more effectively. We have used the school supplies and games to created a structured, engaging, and nurturing environment where students feel prepared, valued, and motivated to learn.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, the calming tools have given students the ability to self-soothe during moments of stress or overstimulation. We have already seen positive behavioral shifts, increased self-awareness, and more consistent emotional balance—an incredible achievement for many of our learners.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students now have the resources to thrive both academically and emotionally. Your support is more than a gift—it's an investment in their future, and it means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1739666079283,"projectUrl":"project/building-resilience-and-empowering-emoti/9112305/","projectTitle":"Building Resilience and Empowering Emotional Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9923061"},{"teacherId":6185527,"projectId":9112357,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation toward improving our technology resources. Your support has made a huge difference in our students' learning journey, allowing us to integrate modern tools that enhance engagement, creativity, and collaboration. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to technology that not only supports their academic growth but also prepares them for the digital world ahead. We are truly grateful for your investment in their future!\r\n\r\nMy students could not be more excited to use an iPad at school! Because of your generosity, I have been able to incorporate more hands-on technology activities. For example, we are creating videos for a school-wide news segment each week. I am also able to collect data with a touch-screen device weekly. \r\n\r\nThis new tool has not only changed the students education, but has changed the way I am able to be successful as an educator. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1739808985782,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-through-technology-and-storage/9112357/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Through Technology and Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schoettle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6185527_orig.jpg?crop=1501,1501,x1501,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561569329711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alyssaschoettle"},{"teacherId":9748326,"projectId":9109079,"letterContent":"We are so thankful to have received new furniture for our adaptive specials art area. If you have never had the opportunity to participate in an adaptive classroom, you may not be aware of all the different needs students may have. In our classroom we have students learning to sit in classroom settings, communicate their needs with verbal or visual signals, and much more.\r\n\r\nWhen first seeing our updated space students erupted in excited noises and laughter. Because of this new furniture, students are able to spread out and create their own spaces to explore in. With access to an easy to reach shelf students are able to gather their own materials to create with. The addition of inflatable chairs has helped students find spaces to sit anywhere in the classroom. 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