{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Patrick Lyndon K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":25.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6897052,"projectId":9144192,"letterContent":"The addition of Chromebook storage has had a significant and positive impact on my Pre-K classroom. Before we had a designated place to store devices, technology time often felt disorganized and difficult to manage with young learners. Chromebooks were stacked in random locations, mixed in with classroom materials, or spread out on tables, which made it challenging to keep track of them and ensure they were always charged and ready for learning. Since introducing a structured Chromebook storage system, the overall flow, independence, and efficiency in the classroom have improved noticeably.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest changes has been in classroom routines. With proper storage, the Chromebooks now have a consistent home, which helps my Pre-K students understand exactly where they need to go during technology activities. Even at their age, children thrive on routine and visual structure, and the storage system offers both. Students quickly learned how to line up, retrieve their Chromebook from the correct slot, and return it when finished. This has not only improved transitions but has also built a sense of responsibility and independence in children who are just starting to explore what it means to take care of materials.\r\n\r\nAnother major impact has been the improvement in device management. Without clear storage, devices were often misplaced or not plugged in correctly, resulting in Chromebooks that were uncharged or missing when we needed them. This led to delays, frustration, and a lot of extra time spent troubleshooting instead of teaching. The new storage system ensures that each device can be plugged in easily, remains organized, and charges properly between uses. As a result, our tech-based learning time can begin smoothly without the interruptions or technical problems that used to cut into instruction.\r\n\r\nInstructional time has also become more purposeful. Because Chromebooks are now always ready to use, I can plan activities with greater confidence. Whether we are practicing letter recognition on educational apps, listening to stories, or participating in interactive learning games, the reliability of the storage system means we use our time more efficiently. I no longer have to spend several minutes distributing devices or searching for missing chargers, which allows me to focus entirely on the students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe storage system has also helped foster better collaboration among staff. When multiple teachers or teaching assistants use the same set of devices, having a structured system keeps everyone on the same page. We are able to quickly see which Chromebooks are in use, which are charging, and whether any need attention. This reduces confusion and helps maintain the consistency that is especially important in a Pre-K setting.\r\n\r\nOverall, the Chromebook storage system has created a more organized, predictable, and efficient learning environment. It supports student independence, protects our classroom technology, and allows teachers to spend more time teaching and less time managing materials. Although it may seem like a small addition, its impact on daily routines and overall classroom function has been substantial. In a Pre-K classroom where structure and accessibility are essential, Chromebook storage has truly made a meaningful difference.","fullyFundedDate":1744032956087,"projectUrl":"project/technology-storage-materials/9144192/","projectTitle":"Technology Storage & Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Naughton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6897052_orig.jpg?crop=1614,1614,x0,y199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571947164516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6897052"},{"teacherId":9425117,"projectId":9108336,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my 2nd grade classroom! Your donations made a big difference in helping us grow as mathematicians, problem-solvers, and engineers.\r\n\r\nThe new math materials have helped increase student access and classroom organization. My students now have a dedicated space where they can easily grab manipulatives to help them solve problems in hands-on ways. It's been amazing to see them take ownership of their learning, reaching for tools, exploring strategies, and working together to make sense of challenging concepts.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also opened the door to fun and creative engineering projects! One of our favorite activities was designing and building chairs for our cube dolls to sit on. Students used what they knew about shapes, measurement, and stability to test and improve their designs, it was a wonderful mix of math, creativity, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and for believing in the power of hands-on learning. Your kindness and generosity have truly made a lasting impact on my students and our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1746785461680,"projectUrl":"project/marvelous-math/9108336/","projectTitle":"Marvelous Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Postma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9425117"},{"teacherId":9425117,"projectId":9172733,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous support of my classroom! Thanks to your donations, my second graders were able to dive into our Mystery Unit with excitement and curiosity. Your support provided new books for students to explore, giving them a chance to read, investigate, and solve mysteries just like real detectives.\r\n\r\nThroughout the unit, students pretended to be detectives, examined clues, and even wrote their own original mysteries. They were thrilled to read a mystery story set right in our city, written by a local author, which made the stories feel even more real and engaging. Your generosity allowed them to practice critical thinking, creativity, and storytelling in a hands-on, exciting way.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students had a learning experience that was both meaningful and fun. They took pride in their detective work, shared their writing with each other, and built confidence in their reading and writing skills. None of this would have been possible without the amazing DonorsChoose community!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make learning magical for my students and for giving them the tools to explore, create, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1743105949265,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-mystery/9172733/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Mystery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Postma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9425117"},{"teacherId":9425117,"projectId":9101856,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of my classroom! Thanks to your donations, I have been able to create a space that is organized, welcoming, and purposeful. Everything now has a place, and my students know exactly where things go. This not only makes our classroom less cluttered but also helps students feel more confident, independent, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real difference in our daily routines. With a more organized classroom, my students can focus on learning, collaborating, and exploring new ideas without distractions. It's amazing to see them take pride in caring for our space and using materials responsibly.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a classroom that is both functional and inspiring. Your support is not just helping me, it's helping each student thrive every day.","fullyFundedDate":1742938727439,"projectUrl":"project/a-clutter-free-classroom/9101856/","projectTitle":"A Clutter-Free Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Postma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9425117"},{"teacherId":9425117,"projectId":9226317,"letterContent":"A huge thank you to everyone who donated curriculum-related books to our 2nd grade classroom! Your generosity has filled our shelves with engaging, high-quality resources that our students are already excited to explore. Each book you've given is helping to spark curiosity, build knowledge, and strengthen important reading skills. The smiles on the students' faces when they discover a new book to dive into are proof of how much your kindness means.\r\n\r\nThese books will be used throughout the year to support our lessons, inspire meaningful discussions, and encourage a love of learning that goes beyond the classroom. Your support not only enriches our curriculum but also shows our students that there is a whole community cheering them on in their education. We are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and for making such a positive impact on our learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746785914166,"projectUrl":"project/bountiful-books/9226317/","projectTitle":"Bountiful Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Postma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9425117"},{"teacherId":9425117,"projectId":9323122,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous donations of art materials that made our school mural possible! Your kindness helped turn blank walls into vibrant works of art, and your support gave our students the tools they needed to bring their creativity to life. With your help, we were able to provide brushes, paints, and supplies that inspired students to work together, share ideas, and take pride in creating something beautiful for everyone to enjoy.\r\n\r\nStudents from grades 2 through 8 worked side by side to design and paint the mural, adding their own unique touches to each part. The smiles, teamwork, and excitement we saw during the process were just as bright as the finished artwork. Because of your generosity, our school is now filled with more color, joy, and a sense of pride that will last for years to come. Thank you for helping us beautify our school and celebrate the creativity of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1746752501150,"projectUrl":"project/magical-murals/9323122/","projectTitle":"Magical Murals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Postma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9425117"},{"teacherId":8929341,"projectId":9115537,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students now have access to a vibrant collection of markers and colored pencils that are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom. These updated art supplies have transformed how students engage with literature—they're no longer just reading texts, but actively interpreting and illustrating them through creative projects that reflect their personal insights and understanding.\r\n\r\nFrom designing visual story maps to illustrating symbolic scenes and crafting character portraits, students are now able to express their comprehension in powerful, visual ways. For many of my learners—especially those who are more artistic or hands-on—this has opened a new pathway into literature that feels both accessible and exciting. Your support has not only enriched our classroom but has also validated their creativity as a valuable part of learning. 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The variety of workspaces has been a real blessing, supporting both focus and creativity.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful to all the generous donors who contributed to the Bee Hive.\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in our learning environment. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. We will be forever grateful for your kindness and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1729045006508,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-in-the-beehive/8457323/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating In The Beehive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9570283_orig.png?crop=838,838,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718894134230","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570283"},{"teacherId":9892462,"projectId":9244786,"letterContent":"Thank you for filling my bookshelves with a variety of insect texts. My curious students love learning about all things creepy-crawly!\r\n\r\nThis year we explored insects in two separate literacy units. These texts were used for research when the students had to create their own insect, using realistic body parts. They loved perusing the pictures and combining various body parts as they invented all sorts of new six-legged critters. They also used the texts for fun - what's better than seeing bugs through up close photographs and diagrams??\r\n\r\nHaving a variety of texts keeps my students interested in reading. These books sparked their creativity and allowed them the opportunity to practice using the text features we often talk about - table of contents, index, glossary, etc. The books are now part of my classroom library, and will be used by new groups of second-graders each year.","fullyFundedDate":1744209877238,"projectUrl":"project/please-bug-us/9244786/","projectTitle":"Please Bug Us!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Browne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9892462_orig.jpg?crop=1506,1507,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760405643054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892462"},{"teacherId":9892462,"projectId":9107123,"letterContent":"Thank you for supplying my classroom with valuable resources. My students were thrilled to receive them.\r\n\r\nThis year we used the soil, seeds, and pots to plant green beans. The see-through pots allowed my students to observe the root structure as it developed, enhancing their learning about plants and pollination. This real-world experience is invaluable, as many of my kiddos don't have the opportunity to plant a garden and see things grow and develop.\r\n\r\nWe used the magnifying cups during a field trip to a local arboretum. There, the kids trapped bees and other insects. This allowed them to see for themselves how this amazing critters transport pollen from one flower to another. Amazing!\r\n\r\nThank you again for this great opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1739240259144,"projectUrl":"project/plants-pollinators/9107123/","projectTitle":"Plants & Pollinators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Browne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9892462_orig.jpg?crop=1506,1507,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760405643054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892462"},{"teacherId":9892462,"projectId":9050312,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, it's been like Christmas in my classroom with the frequent arrival of boxes full of goodies. As each box arrived, my students were begging to stop what they were doing to see what was inside. \r\n\r\nI am not the world's most organized person, and these amazing supplies are helping me fix that! We have stocked small plastic bins with all kinds of craft supplies, used the plastic drawers to organize curriculum materials, and filled the sturdy envelopes with special craft paper. Now that the supplies are better organized, the kids have easy access to them and better opportunity to create amazing things. Recently they enjoyed inventing and then building their own insects - so much fun with the added bonus of much easier cleanup.\r\n\r\nThese organizational supplies not only benefit my current students, but also the many students who will join my classroom in the coming years. Thank you for helping me along on my journey of organization!","fullyFundedDate":1738612665875,"projectUrl":"project/a-journey-to-organized-learning/9050312/","projectTitle":"A Journey to Organized Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Browne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9892462_orig.jpg?crop=1506,1507,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760405643054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892462"},{"teacherId":9425117,"projectId":9024986,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 2nd grade insect unit! Because of your kindness, our students were able to dive deeply into the fascinating world of insects in ways that truly brought learning to life.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we explored high-level nonfiction texts that expanded our vocabulary and understanding of insect life. The students especially enjoyed engaging with hands-on arts and crafts projects—designing their own insects and imagining unique defense mechanisms sparked so much creativity and critical thinking!\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts of our unit was observing our classroom praying mantis as it went through its life cycle. Watching the stages unfold in real time was an unforgettable experience that inspired curiosity and wonder in every child.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this meaningful learning possible. 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