{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"James McHenry Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2492410,"projectId":9648912,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our multilingual learners. Your donation of the printer, foldable wagon, and portable whiteboard has made a meaningful difference in our daily instruction and student engagement. Because of your kindness, our classroom is better equipped to provide accessible, responsive learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of our students.\r\n\r\nThe printer has allowed us to quickly produce differentiated materials, visual supports, and language practice resources that help students build confidence in reading and writing. The foldable wagon has made it much easier to transport books, supplies, and instructional materials between classrooms and learning spaces, maximizing our time with students. Additionally, the portable whiteboard has become an essential teaching tool, giving us the flexibility to model language, practice vocabulary, and support small-group instruction wherever learning happens.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity has helped our multilingual learners feel seen, supported, and empowered in their academic journey. These tools are helping my multilingual learners be successful in their language learning. We are truly grateful for your partnership in supporting our students' growth and achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1763573729441,"projectUrl":"project/wanted-materials-for-multilingual-learn/9648912/","projectTitle":"Wanted: Materials for Multilingual Learners' Small Group Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chavez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2492410_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755798142158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emilyvchavez"},{"teacherId":8961339,"projectId":9712483,"letterContent":"My students and I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donations to our classroom. Not only has the various donations you made to us made instructional activities a lot easier, they have also added some unique aesthetics to our presentations - especially on our bulletin board displays.\r\n\r\nFor example, the ability to print out all my students' writing tasks and other assignments in color has created more excitement for my students, and also given our bulletin board an uplift and glow. Thanks to the efficient, jam-free printer/ink. We are also enjoying seeing our bulletin board and borders periodically being changed to align with our lesson's theme or the seasons. This wouldn't have been possible without you generosity. I also want to thank you for the cozy teacher chair, stackable chairs & other items that may not have been posted here. We deeply appreciate them all. My students are always excited when they receive a reward for attaining specific goals. \r\n\r\nOnce again, we are deeply grateful and pray that you continue to wax strong in your mission and vision to support many like us.","fullyFundedDate":1759463551405,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-seats-upbeat-printer-rewards/9712483/","projectTitle":"Comfy Seats, Upbeat Printer, & Rewards, Make Motivated, Productive Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ibeh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8961339_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y368&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676493481242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8961339"},{"teacherId":9689484,"projectId":9801066,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for your generous donation of hands-on materials for teaching fraction and decimal multiplication. Your support is making a meaningful difference in our classrooms, especially for our low-income students.\r\n\r\nThese manipulatives—such as fraction and decimal grids, and visual models—help students move beyond memorizing steps to truly understanding what it means to multiply fractions and decimals. Students can physically model \"a part of a part,\" see how fractions and decimals interact, and connect visuals to equations and real-world problems. This concrete approach is especially powerful for students who may struggle with abstract math concepts.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, access to high-quality instructional materials is limited. Your donation ensures that every child has the tools they need to succeed, regardless of background or resources. As a result, we are seeing increased engagement, stronger participation, and growing confidence in math. Students are more willing to explain their thinking, collaborate with peers, and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nUnderstanding fractions and decimals is a critical foundation for future success in math, science, and everyday problem solving. By supporting hands-on learning, you are helping students build skills that will benefit them for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and commitment to educational equity. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in supporting our students.","fullyFundedDate":1760636714557,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math/9801066/","projectTitle":"Hands on Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mazzocchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9689484"},{"teacherId":7123221,"projectId":9961660,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Step Into Rhythm: Tap Shoes for Our After-school Dance Club. Thanks to your generosity, our students now have proper tap shoes that enable them to participate fully in lessons safely and confidently. We are using the new tap shoes during every after-school practice, where students are learning foundational tap steps, rhythms, and combinations. One special moment came when students practiced making clear sounds together for the first time—many realized how much easier it was to hear and feel the rhythm when everyone had the right shoes.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the tap shoes, their excitement was immediate. Smiles, cheers, and plenty of \"Can we try them on now?\" filled the room. For several students, this was their first time owning dance shoes, and they treated them with pride and care. Wearing the tap shoes made them feel like real dancers and part of a team, which boosted their confidence and motivation to practice.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our next steps include learning more advanced tap combinations and preparing short routines to share during school events. Students are working on timing, teamwork, and performance skills as they grow together as dancers. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our afterschool program, and we are incredibly grateful for the opportunity you've given our students to step into rhythm and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1766448365170,"projectUrl":"project/step-into-rhythm-tap-shoes-for-our-afte/9961660/","projectTitle":"Step Into Rhythm: Tap Shoes for Our Afterschool Dance Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haynes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7123221_orig.png?crop=417,417,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765894498125","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7123221"},{"teacherId":7123221,"projectId":8636847,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has color ink for our printer, and it has already made a big difference in our students' learning. The ability to print colorful worksheets, visuals, and projects has made lessons more engaging and easier to understand. For example, students can view diagrams, charts, and illustrations in full color, which helps them grasp complex concepts and retain information more effectively. This technology allows us to bring lessons to life in a way that black-and-white prints simply cannot.\r\n\r\nThe students are especially excited about seeing their work in full color. They take more pride in completing projects, creating posters, and participating in classroom activities because their work looks vibrant and professional. 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