{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Thomas Johnson Elementary School 84","outOfStateSupporters":39.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":434781,"projectId":9229878,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous donation to help us purchase new stools for our classroom! These stools have truly transformed the way our students work and learn. They love sitting at their lab tables and collaborating in small groups, and the flexible seating has created an environment that encourages teamwork, communication, and creativity.\r\n\r\nThe stools also make our students feel like official scientists. Being able to easily move them around the room allows for quick group changes, hands-on experiments, and more dynamic discussions. This simple addition has had a huge impact on their excitement for science and on our classroom community as a whole.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of the future scientists of America sitting in these stools every day, we say a heartfelt thank you. Your generosity is helping inspire curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning that will stay with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746826197101,"projectUrl":"project/scientists-can-now-take-a-seat/9229878/","projectTitle":"Scientists Can Now Take a Seat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blinke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp434781_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701917511852","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/434781"},{"teacherId":9479934,"projectId":9090568,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for funding the restocking of our clothes closet. The sweatshirts purchased will be utilized next year to assist low income students that have limited financial resources to purchase school uniforms and accessories such as hoodless sweatshirts. This resource will go a long way to helping us to better serve and support our students. Thanks again for your support. We greatly appreciate access to programs like yours that actively help schools to target such their individual and unique needs that are specifically identified by staff or community members.","fullyFundedDate":1746786978273,"projectUrl":"project/replenishing-school-uniform-clothing-clo/9090568/","projectTitle":"Replenishing School Uniform Clothing Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Donelan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9479934"},{"teacherId":434781,"projectId":9160255,"letterContent":"The students of Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped provide the new scientific tables for our classroom. Your generosity has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our students' learning environment. Assembling and arranging the tables was an exciting experience for the students. They took ownership of the space by deciding how the tables should be organized, which added a sense of pride and teamwork to our classroom setup. They are the first locations that are requested when they can move around the room during seat selection. \r\n\r\nSince the tables arrived, the energy in our classroom has transformed. The students are eager to sit together, collaborate, and engage in hands-on activities. Group work has become more dynamic and efficient, and the sturdy, stable surfaces have made experiments safer and more enjoyable. The difference from our old wobbly desks is truly night and day, and we do not have to hear the shifting furniture. These tables have created a learning space where curiosity and creativity are welcome.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the students are excited to begin their new project: creating models to show how water shapes our world. They'll be using clay, sand, soil, rocks, and water, along with other materials they thoughtfully selected, to bring their learning to life. The new tables offer them the perfect platform for these messy, meaningful explorations. Thank you for helping to make this kind of rich, hands-on learning possible. Your support has given our students not just furniture, but a foundation for deeper discovery and collaboration.","fullyFundedDate":1742961342321,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-our-science-lab-flexible/9160255/","projectTitle":"\"Transforming Our Science Lab: Flexible Tables for Hands-On Learning\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blinke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp434781_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701917511852","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/434781"},{"teacherId":9402421,"projectId":8090730,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous support in helping me purchase chart paper for my students. Your contribution will truly make a difference in their learning experience.\r\n\r\nWith the chart paper, students will have the opportunity to engage hands-on with history by creating visual timelines, charts, and written summaries. These activities not only bring history to life, but also encourage creativity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the past.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students can now take their learning beyond textbooks and explore history in a more interactive and meaningful way. Your support plays a vital role in making this possible, and we are deeply grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for being such an important part of our students' educational journey. Your kindness is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1702002288399,"projectUrl":"project/charting-history/8090730/","projectTitle":"Charting History","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9402421"},{"teacherId":434781,"projectId":8091700,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to everyone who donated to help fund the purchase of a whiteboard and dry erase markers for my classroom. Your generosity has made a huge impact on my ability to provide an engaging learning environment for my students. With your support, I was able to replace the outdated chalkboard and give my students a more effective and enjoyable tool for their learning.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboard has quickly become a favorite part of our classroom. Students love volunteering to write on it and share their ideas with the class. It has encouraged them to take more initiative in their learning, and they are eager to explain new concepts to their peers. It's such a rewarding experience to watch students confidently step up and teach each other. I love seeing students use different colors and teach the concepts. \r\n\r\nAnother benefit has been the cleaner, dust-free environment it creates. Unlike the traditional chalkboard, the whiteboard doesn't leave behind the dust. It's made the classroom space healthier and more comfortable for everyone. Thank you again for your kindness and support; your donation has truly enhanced our classroom and made learning a more interactive and enjoyable experience for all!","fullyFundedDate":1702179762035,"projectUrl":"project/nothing-but-the-board-is-dry-in-this-cla/8091700/","projectTitle":"Nothing but the Board is Dry in this Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blinke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp434781_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701917511852","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/434781"},{"teacherId":434781,"projectId":8611183,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for the generous STEAM materials you provided for my classroom. These resources have been invaluable in supporting my students' learning experiences, particularly through hands-on experiments and projects. With the help of the LUX meter, my students were able to gain a deeper understanding of the science of light. By measuring light intensity, they not only learned key concepts but also developed valuable skills in using scientific tools that will benefit them in the future.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the light experiments, the graduated cylinders provided my students with an exciting opportunity to observe and explore changes in matter. Through experiments involving liquids and solids, they were able to see first-hand how matter can change form and properties, which sparked their curiosity and enthusiasm for science. These practical activities allowed them to engage with abstract concepts in a tangible and memorable way, bringing the science curriculum to life.\r\n\r\nThe STEAM materials were instrumental in ensuring my students could complete their unit materials and successfully finish their 6th grade year. These resources helped build confidence in their problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills, fostering a sense of accomplishment as they worked through projects. I'm incredibly grateful for your support in enhancing their educational journey, and I'm excited to see how these tools will continue to inspire their learning moving forward.","fullyFundedDate":1730914932291,"projectUrl":"project/full-steam-ahead/8611183/","projectTitle":"Full STEAM Ahead!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blinke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp434781_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701917511852","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/434781"},{"teacherId":9071386,"projectId":8598826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the resources. The students are so grateful to have storage for their supplies and resources accessible at all time! They love having an organized classroom that is comfortable and safe. They love knowing they can come into my classroom having their resources readily available. They are always excited and eager to learn when they are in my classroom. The supplies are extremely important for my students and their success! 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