{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"John D O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science","outOfStateSupporters":36.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3045945,"projectId":9812450,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, thank you so much for your generous donation of basic STEM supplies. Your support makes a meaningful difference in our classrooms and helps ensure that every student has access to the tools they need to explore, create, and learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are now able to participate more fully in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities. These experiences not only build academic skills but also spark curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning that will stay with them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your commitment to education and for investing in the future of our students. Your kindness and support help make opportunities possible that might not otherwise exist.\r\n\r\nThank you again for being such an important part of our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1763601449243,"projectUrl":"project/consumables-in-the-stem-classroom/9812450/","projectTitle":"Consumables in the STEM Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. von den Benken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3045945_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468853332860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/g-vondenbenken"},{"teacherId":3045945,"projectId":9419566,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, thank you so much for your generous donation of school supplies. Your support makes a meaningful difference in our classrooms and helps ensure that our students have the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students are better prepared to start the school day with confidence, focus, and a sense of belonging. Supplies such as notebooks, backpacks, and writing materials may seem simple, but they play a powerful role in supporting student learning and equity.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your partnership and your commitment to supporting our school community. Your kindness and investment in our students do not go unnoticed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make a positive impact on the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757546668716,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies/9419566/","projectTitle":"School Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. von den Benken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3045945_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468853332860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/g-vondenbenken"},{"teacherId":5346255,"projectId":9871167,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our \"Snacks and Organization\" project. When the boxes arrived, the energy in our classroom was electric! My students were so excited to see the new storage bins and, of course, the snacks. They immediately wanted to help organize our supplies into their new homes. Seeing their faces light up made it clear how much it means to them to have a classroom that feels cared for and well-stocked.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these resources to great use. Having snacks on hand has been a game-changer; it ensures that every student can focus on their work without the distraction of hunger. One of my favorite moments was watching a student breathe a sigh of relief when he asked me for a snack because he hadn't had breakfast—it provided just the boost he needed to keep going.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these materials will continue to support our upcoming psychology and literacy projects. With our supplies neatly organized, we can transition between activities more smoothly, maximizing our learning time. Your investment in our classroom has created a more stable and inviting environment where my students feel supported and ready to succeed. Thank you for making such a tangible difference in our daily lives!","fullyFundedDate":1763498719993,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-organization/9871167/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarantopoulos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5346255_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524518755853","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarantopoulos"},{"teacherId":10249946,"projectId":9878239,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in helping create an environment where learning can truly flourish. Your support provides far more than toner, rechargeable batteries, and classroom essentials—it gives students the ability to turn their hard work into something tangible. With reliable printing access, students can produce worksheets, resumes, and project designs, helping them take pride in their efforts and see their ideas come to life.\r\n\r\nThe fans and heaters have also made a noticeable difference in students' daily comfort and focus. A classroom that feels physically comfortable allows students to concentrate better, participate more actively, and remain engaged throughout the day. These improvements may seem small, but for many students, they remove distractions and create a space where they feel cared for and supported.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, every student has the tools, comfort, and confidence they need to shine—both now and as they build toward a brighter future. Your kindness is shaping brighter futures every single day, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1763831775392,"projectUrl":"project/less-distraction-and-more-power-for-focu/9878239/","projectTitle":"Less Distraction and More Power for Focused Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10249946"},{"teacherId":10249946,"projectId":9700926,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing this project to life and helping create a more welcoming and inspiring classroom for my students. The new resources have already made a meaningful difference in how smoothly our classroom runs each day. \r\n\r\nThe printer allows me to quickly provide assignments, practice materials, and feedback without delays, which helps students stay engaged and organized. The rolling whiteboard and easel whiteboard have expanded our learning space, making it easier for students to work in groups, share their thinking, and explain mathematical ideas visually—an essential part of deep understanding.\r\n\r\nThe clocks have been especially helpful in supporting students' time management skills. Some of my students are still developing routines around pacing, deadlines, and transitions. Having both an analog teaching clock and a clear digital clock has helped them better understand time, stay on schedule, and take more ownership of their learning. These small but powerful tools support independence and reduce anxiety around managing class time.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students the most is how the classroom now feels like a space that truly belongs to them. The inspirational posters, including mental health affirmations and Black History displays, have sparked conversations, pride, and motivation.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are learning in an environment that supports both their academic growth and emotional well-being. Thank you for investing in them and believing in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1762020396630,"projectUrl":"project/a-welcoming-and-inspiring-classroom-for/9700926/","projectTitle":"A Welcoming and Inspiring Classroom for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10249946"},{"teacherId":302811,"projectId":9870326,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. Thank you for allowing me to provide my students with the wonderful surprise of holiday goodie bags. They were all overjoyed when they received their bags filled with special treats and snacks. Every single student was incredibly grateful. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping me bring some joy to all my students during the holidays, as well as helping me make sure that all students had food over the holiday break from school. \r\n\r\nYour support and generosity is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1763498726576,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-snack-bags-for-students-over-vac/9870326/","projectTitle":"Holiday Snack Bags for Students Over Vacation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trieu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mstrieu"},{"teacherId":302811,"projectId":9919990,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for helping us obtain much needed supplies. The paper and batteries have been essential for classroom learning. In math class, we often need to write out our equations, draw and reference diagrams, as well as show our work. All of this has been made possible with the paper we received. The sticky-note graph paper has been also amazing when I help students one to one. When I go over individual problems with my students, they can keep the sticky and add it to their notes for future reference.\r\n\r\nThank you again for the immense impact you've made for my students and classroom. You've made a true difference.","fullyFundedDate":1764723695314,"projectUrl":"project/paper-and-batteries-needed/9919990/","projectTitle":"Paper and Batteries Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trieu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mstrieu"},{"teacherId":8308198,"projectId":9107158,"letterContent":"Here is a **concise, donor-ready thank-you letter** tailored specifically to these miniPCR biotechnology labs and your DNA focus:\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\nDear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our biotechnology unit by funding the miniPCR Blue Bacterial Transformation Lab, BioBits Central Dogma Lab, P51 Enzyme Lab, and Sickle Cell Genetics Lab. These resources have been especially powerful for helping students understand the mechanics of DNA, like how genetic information is stored, expressed, and changed at the molecular level.\r\n\r\nUsing these kits, students are modeling gene expression, enzyme function, and genetic variation that are related to human conditions like sickle cell disease. These hands-on labs have increased student engagement and confidence, allowing them to make connections between abstract molecular processes and real applications in biotechnology and medicine.\r\n\r\nThank you! Your support has made it possible for students to experience what it's like to think and work like biotechnologists. Thank you for helping bring complex DNA concepts to life in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746484945092,"projectUrl":"project/glowing-science-enzymes-in-action/9107158/","projectTitle":"Glowing Science: Enzymes in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8308198_orig.png?crop=439,439,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643743402576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8308198"},{"teacherId":598802,"projectId":9624221,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, Paper and Whiteboards to Help Us Organize Our Thoughts! The materials you provided are already making a meaningful difference in my classroom and in my students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWe are using the whiteboards and chart paper constantly. One recent moment that stands out happened during a document-based history discussion. Students used a \"silent discussion\" method and responded to the document directly on the chart paper. This process helped students slow down, clarify their ideas, and feel more confident sharing aloud. Having tools that make thinking visible has been especially powerful for students who are multilingual learners or who benefit from a calm learning environment. The whiteboards are especially helpful because mistakes feel \"low stakes\"—students can try an idea, erase it, and try again.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were enthusiastic. I will be using the folders for our next research project and research paper, and I know students will find it easier to keep track of their work using colored folders instead of loose papers. Students are planning essays using whiteboards for brainstorming, anchor charts as shared models, and folders to track drafts and feedback over time. The goal is for students to build strong organizational habits they can carry into future classes, college, and work.\r\n\r\nDuring this flu season, students are absolutely using the tissues and hand sanitizer!\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving my students tools that support structure, creativity, and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1762897183177,"projectUrl":"project/paper-and-whiteboards-to-help-us-organiz/9624221/","projectTitle":"Paper and Whiteboards to Help Us Organize Our Thoughts!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. r.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp598802_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504712678985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/598802"},{"teacherId":3927327,"projectId":9606506,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! The Elodea, bottles, and dissolved Oxygen/BOD kit were used during our net primary productivity lab. Through the lab, students were able to learn about the impacts of photosynthesis on oxygen and developed a deeper understanding of the relationship between dissolved oxygen (DO) and biological oxygen demand (BOD).\r\nThe globes were used during our Earth Systems unit for students to learn about the Coriolis Effect. Students worked in their lab groups to label convection cells and to draw the direction of the cells. The model of the globe helped them visualize the cells that they had previously read about.","fullyFundedDate":1757546667735,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-start-the-year-strong/9606506/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Start the Year Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pocius","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3927327_orig.jpg?crop=1532,1532,x715,y866&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736031906508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-pocius"},{"teacherId":3927327,"projectId":9747917,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my students & to my project! The students have been so incredibly excited to have snacks, and have been very appreciative of your donations. I think the Mott's tends to be the favorite, but it's followed very closely by the Chewy bars and the Nutrigrain bars.\r\nI am in the process of setting up the microwave for the students, but they're very excited about the prospect of being able to quickly heat up their lunch- instead of trying to find a teacher whose microwave they can use.\r\nThe cookies and toothpicks were very well used during the cookie mining lab- by far one of my students' favorite labs!","fullyFundedDate":1764620159367,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-stimulate-learning/9747917/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Stimulate Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pocius","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3927327_orig.jpg?crop=1532,1532,x715,y866&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736031906508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-pocius"},{"teacherId":3927327,"projectId":9620230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students & our class! Thanks to you, my students did not have to spend any extra money to get the necessary materials for my class. The composition notebooks have been incredibly helpful for the labs. The binder tabs have enabled students to organize their binders and keep track of the materials for each unit- without it becoming a giant mess. The clipboards have been used to do several labs, including one about parking lot biodiversity (where students survey \"cars\" to determine the biodiversity of an area). \r\nThe pens have enabled me to provide students with feedback, without the negative connotation of red ink. The batteries have been used to replace the dead ones in my scientific calculators, which students use quite often during class. 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