{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Maurice Tobin K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":34.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6106090,"projectId":10440790,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom! Your kindness has helped us restock and refresh our classroom with materials that make learning more organized, engaging, and fun for our students. As a kindergarten teacher, I know how important it is to create a welcoming classroom where children feel excited to learn, explore, and express their creativity.\r\n\r\nMy students are using their new mesh zipper pouches to keep their dry-erase boards, markers, and erasers organized and ready for learning activities. These supplies help our classroom routines run smoothly and allow students to take greater responsibility for their own materials. The paints and construction paper will also be used for creative art projects that connect to our kindergarten curriculum and give students opportunities to show what they are learning in hands-on ways.\r\n\r\nThe new materials bring excitement to our classroom because young learners love having the tools they need to participate and create. Seeing their supplies organized and ready to use helps build their independence and enthusiasm for learning. Your generosity helps make these everyday classroom experiences possible!\r\n\r\nWe are looking forward to using our art supplies in upcoming curriculum projects, where students can use their imaginations, practice fine-motor skills, and share their understanding of what we are learning. As we continue building our early literacy, math, and creative skills, these resources will help provide meaningful opportunities for every child to participate and succeed.\r\n\r\nKindergarten is often a child's first school experience, and I want my classroom to be a place where every student feels supported, capable, and excited to discover something new. Your generosity is helping me create that environment for my students. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making a positive difference in the lives of our young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1787992545558,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-classroom-refresh/10440790/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Classroom Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6106090_orig.jpg?crop=985,985,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733242001375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-robinsonk2"},{"teacherId":10538026,"projectId":10357897,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Thanks to you, our classroom has transformed the way we approach English Language Arts (ELA) using our new binders and Avery tab dividers.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this is their very first time using a binder system, so seeing all the materials arrive was a huge moment! There was so much excitement as we unpacked the supplies, and found them a home. But also a bit of a shock as they realized we were building a brand-new system from scratch.\r\n\r\nHere is a peek into how we are using these new resources every day:\r\n\r\n- Vocabulary Logs: The front of our binders is dedicated to tracking new vocabulary words connected directly to our current curriculum unit. Having a designated space helps students internalize new words as we encounter them.\r\n\r\n- Reference & Resource Hub: This is our go-to section for learning tools! It holds anchor charts, \"how-to\" checklists (like how to write a summary), key curriculum skills with examples, model writing samples, and a visual guide to the writing process. Students can independently flip back to this section whenever they get stuck.\r\n\r\n- Unit Work & Mini-Lessons: We have organized tabs for Unit 1, Unit 2, and Unit 3, followed by a dedicated section for grammar mini-lessons and quick writing projects. Everything has a place, which keeps our papers from disappearing into the \"backpack abyss.\"\r\n\r\nA Learning Curve (and a Classroom Moment!)\r\nTeaching binder organization has been a wonderful learning curve for my students and for me as a first-year teacher! We've had to learn the physical mechanics of using a binder, including how to gently turn pages so they don't rip out. Naturally, we've had a few torn pages along the way, but thanks to the reinforcement tabs, every single page has been repaired and safely secured back in place.\r\n\r\nJust today, we held our very first \"Binder Check\" to practice responsibility and accountability. While we are still working on mastering opening and closing the rings correctly and making sure every paper lands under the correct tab, my students are taking real pride in keeping their work structured.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next?\r\nAs we dive deeper into our upcoming ELA units, students will continue adding their daily work, draft models, and unit reflections to their binders. Having a single, organized place for all their materials allows them to focus less on finding lost papers and more on growing as readers and writers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and helping my students build organizational skills that will serve them for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1783357359907,"projectUrl":"project/organized-for-success/10357897/","projectTitle":"Organized for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thelemaque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10538026_orig.jpg?crop=1788,1788,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787102483143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrstclass"},{"teacherId":7510707,"projectId":10135841,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making these wonderful resources available to our classroom! Your generosity has brought new opportunities for learning, exploration, creativity, and discovery to our students.\r\n\r\nWe have been incorporating these materials into our daily classroom activities in meaningful ways. The letter recognition center provides opportunities for children to strengthen their early literacy skills through interactive learning and letter exploration. The dough and art supplies encourage creativity, fine motor development, imagination, and self-expression. The suction cup sensory fidget toys offer children additional opportunities for sensory exploration, focus, and self-regulation throughout the day. Hand sanitizer also helps us reinforce healthy hygiene habits and take care of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue integrating these resources into literacy centers, creative projects, sensory activities, and everyday classroom routines. We look forward to building on the children's growing interests and providing even more opportunities for meaningful, play-based learning.","fullyFundedDate":1782749415890,"projectUrl":"project/aba-class-keep-it-clean-and-engaging/10135841/","projectTitle":"ABA class : keep it clean and engaging","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maitra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7510707_orig.png?crop=838,838,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778293798883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7510707"},{"teacherId":6106090,"projectId":10248377,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing summer gift kits for my kindergarten students. Each child received a sand bucket, bubbles, play dough, and a beach ball, and their smiles and excitement when receiving them were priceless. Your gift made our end-of-year celebration extra special and showed these young learners how much their community cares about them.\r\n\r\nIn addition to their summer gifts, each student received a kindergarten completion certificate and is ready and eager for first grade in the fall. These items will give them some well-deserved, active summer fun while reinforcing the joy of learning and accomplishment they experienced this year. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and the positive impact you've made on our students' lives.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1779803756492,"projectUrl":"project/moving-up-to-first-grade/10248377/","projectTitle":"Moving Up To First Grade!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6106090_orig.jpg?crop=985,985,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733242001375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-robinsonk2"},{"teacherId":10237858,"projectId":9675033,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and making this package of games and play-based materials possible. Your generosity has had an immediate and meaningful impact on our speech therapy sessions.\r\n\r\nUsing toys and games has completely transformed how students engage in therapy. Instead of feeling like \"work,\" practice now feels like play. The games naturally motivate students to participate, take turns, follow directions, and communicate with purpose. Because they're having fun, students are more willing to try new sounds, use longer sentences, and practice skills repeatedly without even realizing how hard they're working.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided also allow me to tailor therapy to each student's needs. Whether we are targeting articulation, vocabulary, social language, or expressive skills, the games create real opportunities for conversation and interaction. I've already seen increased attention, confidence, and excitement from students who previously struggled to stay engaged.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our speech therapy sessions are more joyful, interactive, and effective. Your support helps create a positive learning environment where students feel successful and eager to communicate. I am so grateful for your kindness and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1761941021278,"projectUrl":"project/speech-therapy-materials/9675033/","projectTitle":"Speech Therapy Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237858"},{"teacherId":10093540,"projectId":9603246,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. The power strip tower has already become one of our most useful tools—it allowed us to safely set up multiple devices for our sound unit, including the speaker system that let students play their own music and actually feel the vibrations. It made the lesson so much more engaging and memorable for them.\r\n\r\nThe clear storage boxes have been a huge help as well. They allowed me to create organized lab kits for each group, which meant students could jump right into hands-on work instead of waiting for materials or sharing limited supplies. This has made our labs run more smoothly and given students more time to explore.\r\n\r\nYour donation of art supplies, especially the dry-erase markers, has also made a difference. Students use them during review games, which keeps them active and involved, and I use them daily to add visuals, diagrams, and agendas to the board. These small details help keep our learning clear and connected.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our students. Your generosity truly helps create a more organized, exciting, and effective learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1755892845438,"projectUrl":"project/jumpstart-our-classroom/9603246/","projectTitle":"Jumpstart Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Podniesinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10093540"},{"teacherId":10093540,"projectId":9602325,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of binders and pencils. These supplies may seem simple, but they've already made a real difference in our classroom. The binders have become the main way students keep their science materials organized, and it's been great to see how much more prepared and confident they feel when everything is in one place.\r\n\r\nThe pencils have been just as helpful. Middle schoolers are wonderful, but they are not always the best at remembering to bring what they need. Having extra pencils on hand means no one has to sit out or borrow from a friend—they can jump right into the work. We go through them quickly, so your donation truly fills a constant need.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our students. 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