{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Burnt Mills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9755273,"projectId":10140984,"letterContent":"I want to say a big thank you for your generous support in helping us provide healthy snacks for our students!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, students have been able to enjoy snacks like granola bars, Nutri-Grain bars, cereal bars, and fruit snacks during the school day. Having access to a quick, nutritious snack can make a big difference when a student is hungry and needs a little boost to stay focused and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping meet a simple but important need for our students. More than just providing snacks, you are showing them that their community cares about them and wants to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and the difference you are making for our students. Thank you for helping us make sure our students have what they need to get through their day!","fullyFundedDate":1775057638655,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-healthy-habits/10140984/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks - Healthy Habits","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lotz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9755273_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768249260952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9755273"},{"teacherId":9755273,"projectId":10244288,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for supporting our classroom and helping make this project possible. Your generosity means so much to me and, most importantly, to my students.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we now have magnetic boards, multicolor paper, laminating pockets, a paper cutter, and cleaning wipes that will be used every day in our classroom. These may seem like simple supplies, but they will make a big difference in the way my students learn, participate, and engage with their lessons.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic boards will give my students more opportunities for hands-on learning, while the colorful paper and laminating pockets will help me create fun, engaging, and reusable learning materials. The paper cutter will make preparing these resources much easier, and the cleaning wipes will help us keep our classroom clean and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, it is incredibly rewarding to see students become excited about learning. Having the right materials allows me to create activities that capture their attention, encourage them to participate, and help them feel successful. Your support helps make those moments possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in my students. Your kindness is helping create a classroom where students can learn, explore, create, and grow. I am truly grateful for your generosity and for the positive impact you are making in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1781797142980,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-off-to-a-great-start/10244288/","projectTitle":"We Are Off to a GREAT Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lotz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9755273_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768249260952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9755273"},{"teacherId":10482095,"projectId":10204052,"letterContent":"I sincerely appreciate the support I received with helping my classroom get a refresh on some supplies we needed. The students greatly enjoyed all of the items we received and all of them are used daily in our classroom. \r\n\r\nSpecifically, the students love the cushions and the Little Spot of Learning book set you helped get for my classroom. I've placed that book set in my calm down corner and students enjoy reading them while they're using the calm down corner to reset. Students also greatly enjoy using the cushions to sit and work/read around the room. Thank you so very much for making this a reality in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1777479976871,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-materials-refresh/10204052/","projectTitle":"Classroom Materials Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10482095"},{"teacherId":10471359,"projectId":10172477,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, we were able to provide clothing for students who needed it most. Your support has made a meaningful difference in both their daily comfort and their confidence.\r\n\r\nThe new clothing has been used to ensure that students have access to clean, comfortable, and weather-appropriate items whenever a need arises. Whether it was a student who arrived at school without a warm jacket on a cold morning, needed a change of clothes after an accident, or simply lacked appropriate clothing for the season, these resources allowed us to respond immediately with care and dignity. One of the most rewarding moments was seeing the smile on a student's face after receiving new clothes that fit well and made them feel comfortable. Instead of worrying about what they were wearing, they were able to focus on learning and participating with their classmates.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw that these resources were available, many expressed gratitude and relief. Having access to clothing without judgment helped them feel safe, valued, and supported. It also reassured families that our school community is here to help during times of need.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will remain available to support students whenever unexpected situations arise. By meeting their basic needs, we are helping remove barriers to learning so they can fully engage in classroom lessons, build positive relationships with their peers, and continue growing both academically and socially.\r\n\r\nYour generosity extends far beyond providing clothing — you have helped create an environment where every child feels cared for, respected, and ready to learn. Thank you for investing in our students and making a lasting impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1775222389043,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-dress-the-part-for-succ/10172477/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Dress the Part for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10471359_orig.jpg?crop=621,621,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775235943278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10471359"},{"teacherId":7821921,"projectId":10082480,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our third-grade classroom. Because of your support, I was able to purchase flexible seating options including a bouncy ball chair, wobble boards, chair bands, and floor cushions. These resources have transformed our classroom environment by giving students more opportunities to move comfortably while staying engaged in their learning. The excitement and gratitude they expressed when these items arrived was truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been especially meaningful for students with autism and ADHD, who often benefit from movement and sensory supports throughout the school day. Having access to flexible seating allows these students to regulate their bodies, maintain focus, and participate more successfully in lessons and classroom activities. Instead of struggling to sit still in traditional seating, they now have options that help them concentrate, feel comfortable, and build confidence as learners. I have already noticed increased engagement, improved attention during instruction, and greater overall comfort among many of my students.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, our students often learn with limited and heavily used resources, making your donation even more significant. Many of these flexible seating tools would not have been available without your generosity. Your gift has not only provided valuable learning materials but has also shown our students that there are people who believe in them and care about their success. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create a more inclusive, supportive, and effective learning environment for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1772736217685,"projectUrl":"project/get-our-wiggles-out/10082480/","projectTitle":"Get Our Wiggles Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turlington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7821921_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618799274754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7821921"},{"teacherId":9173074,"projectId":10201114,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping me get summer gifts for my students! As the school year came to an end, I wanted to send my students off with something special to celebrate all of their hard work. They were so excited to receive their gifts, and it was a great way to end the year on a positive note.\r\n\r\nMy students worked incredibly hard this year, and these gifts helped them feel recognized for their effort and growth. For some students, receiving a gift from their teacher was something they truly appreciated and will remember. Seeing their smiles and excitement made the moment even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a fun and memorable experience for my class. Your generosity allowed me to celebrate my students and show them how proud I am of everything they accomplished this year. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1776627256833,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-summer/10201114/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set… Summer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9173074_orig.png?crop=604,604,x215,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701624461769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173074"},{"teacherId":9717452,"projectId":10228513,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation to my students end of year chorus celebration. Each gift bag had the same items in it but of different flavors of drink/takis and a different music note keychain/stickers. The students were so excited! Having a treat to celebrate their hard work encourages them to continue on a musical journey and know that they are appreciated. The moment after they received their bags they began trading with each other for their favorite flavors/music symbols. When I explained that they were able to have more because of donors choose they were saying tell the people thank you! \r\n\r\nAny extra materials/food items will be used for music bingo game rewards, as we finish out the school year. Chorus is done for the year, although some students were asking when do we perform again. 4th grade does not have any more performances, but 5th grade will be singing a song at promotion in June. Chorus will begin again in the fall with a new group of 4th graders and this years 4th graders will become the new 5th graders. Hopefully we will have the opportunities to do as many fun performances next year as this year.","fullyFundedDate":1777660615637,"projectUrl":"project/strike-a-chord-help-us-celebrate-a-year/10228513/","projectTitle":"Strike a Chord: Help Us Celebrate a Year of Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9717452_orig.jpg?crop=2022,2022,x108,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724964146497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9717452"},{"teacherId":10076900,"projectId":10258211,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supplying the classroom! Every writing project up to now has included students losing papers, running out of lined paper, struggling to find books, and feeling stressed. Now, students have all their research, plans, and drafts in their pocket folders. They also know where to look in the library for different topics and how to use the dictionary to find vocabulary definitions!\r\n\r\nWe have the materials we need and students are able to more effectively explore their ideas to develop their writing. This is a huge improvement! I cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1777979187282,"projectUrl":"project/organized-writers/10258211/","projectTitle":"Organized Writers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MacLaren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10076900"},{"teacherId":9473587,"projectId":10221424,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support through the TPT gift cards for our classroom! Because of your kindness, I have been able to purchase and print engaging, interactive worksheets that directly align with the curriculum I am teaching each day.\r\n\r\nThese resources have made learning more exciting, hands-on, and meaningful for my students. The variety of activities has also helped me better differentiate instruction so that each student can learn in the way that works best for them. I have already noticed students becoming more motivated and confident during lessons, and their academic scores are continuing to improve as they interact with these fun and engaging materials.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a real difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your investment in our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1777600278967,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-learning-with-teacher-create/10221424/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up Learning With Teacher-Created Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hirpa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9473587_orig.png?crop=408,408,x164,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711121443792","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9473587"},{"teacherId":9173074,"projectId":9930612,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose and helping us receive the UFLI manual for our small group reading intervention time. Your generosity has already made a tremendous impact on my students and the progress they are making in reading. The structured lessons and engaging activities have given my students the support they need to strengthen their phonics and decoding skills while building confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nSince using these materials, I have seen incredible growth in my students' reading abilities and their willingness to take risks during learning. Students who once struggled are now participating more confidently and experiencing success during small group instruction. Your kindness and support are giving my students opportunities to grow academically and believe in themselves, and for that we are truly grateful. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the future of our readers!","fullyFundedDate":1766087603938,"projectUrl":"project/ufli-and-watch-us-soar/9930612/","projectTitle":"UFLI and Watch Us Soar!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9173074_orig.png?crop=604,604,x215,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701624461769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173074"},{"teacherId":9473587,"projectId":9956877,"letterContent":"At first, many of my students found the puzzles challenging and even a bit frustrating. But instead of giving up, they showed incredible perseverance. Over time, they began to embrace the challenge—carefully searching for missing pieces, thinking critically about where each part belongs, and using their problem-solving skills in new and exciting ways.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most inspiring to see is how this experience has brought my students together. They naturally began working as teams, helping one another, sharing strategies, and celebrating small victories along the way. These puzzles have strengthened not only their thinking skills, but also their communication, patience, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThey have also sparked a new level of motivation in the classroom. Students are now eager to complete their work on time so they can enjoy puzzles as an early finisher activity. It has created a positive and rewarding environment where learning and fun go hand in hand.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the puzzles have sparked curiosity and confidence. My students now approach challenges with a \"we can figure it out\" mindset, and that is a gift that will stay with them far beyond our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766698584036,"projectUrl":"project/puzzle-power-building-brains-one-piece/9956877/","projectTitle":"Puzzle Power: Building Brains One Piece at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hirpa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9473587_orig.png?crop=408,408,x164,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711121443792","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9473587"},{"teacherId":9755273,"projectId":10003156,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in helping to fund my STEM materials. The students were excited when the materials arrived. We unboxed the items together, and the students were eager to start creating the doodle maker and bubble blower. \r\nThe students worked in goups of two to assemble the battery powered robots. They worked cooperatively to successfully screw in the tiny screws and attach the wires to the motor and batteries. When their project was complete, the students shared with the rest of the class. This worked to get the students excited about doing another project. Thank you again for giving my students the opportunity to become engineers and learn about electricity.","fullyFundedDate":1768680645076,"projectUrl":"project/wow-did-i-do-that/10003156/","projectTitle":"Wow! 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