{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joseph W Martin Junior Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":13.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9606654,"projectId":9934020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our flexible seating project! Because of your kindness, my second grade classroom now has a variety of seating options, including a standing desk, wobble stools, stools, bouncy ball seats, and flexible chairs.\r\n\r\nThese new seating choices have made a tremendous difference in our classroom. My students now have the opportunity to choose the learning space that best supports their individual needs, helping them stay engaged, focused, and excited about learning. Having flexible seating has also allowed me to create a more collaborative classroom environment, giving me the space to work with small groups at my back table while the rest of the class continues learning comfortably and independently.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to watch my students take ownership of their learning by selecting the seating that helps them do their best work. The classroom feels more inviting, collaborative, and student-centered because of your generosity.\r\nYour support has had a lasting impact on my students, and I am so thankful for your investment in their education. Thank you for helping create a learning environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1772481611404,"projectUrl":"project/a-seat-for-success-flexible-classroom-s/9934020/","projectTitle":"A Seat for Success: Flexible Classroom Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9606654_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758577903363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9606654"},{"teacherId":5320674,"projectId":10166834,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our fifth-grade classroom! Your support has provided us with the essential tools and creative resources we needed to make our school year a massive success.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is now stocked with fresh dry-erase markers, personal whiteboards, colored pencils, and bright Post-it notes. These everyday materials are already being put to excellent use as students collaborate on group posters, brainstorm ideas, and share their thinking in real-time.\r\n\r\nIn the spring we were able to make use of the large Post-it paper to make anchor charts for students to refer to. These really helped to reinforce and review concepts covered in class. We were also able to use our new markers, colored pencils, and colored pencil sharpener to illustrate and enhance our end of the year reading projects. We were able to use our small Post-it notes to annotate and mark up our reading books as well.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only replenished our physical supplies but has also sparked a genuine joy for learning in our classroom. We are so incredibly grateful for your investment in our education!","fullyFundedDate":1778254294361,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-materials-refresh/10166834/","projectTitle":"Classroom Materials Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bardol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5320674_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523733146347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bardol"},{"teacherId":5320674,"projectId":10166974,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation to my classroom. I was beyond thrilled to have had this project funded, and the resources from Teachers Pay Teachers continue to be of great help to me. These educational resources have helped turn any concept into an engaging activity enhancing comprehension. For example, I included pictures of students creating a newscast covering the Great Compromise and Constitutional Convention. They were able to research, create, illustrate and present facts about the Constitutional Convention simulating what they conflict and resolutions that occurred during the famous meeting.\r\n\r\nI have also purchased many different Bingo games to review and reinforce many different standards. In the spring my students have really enjoyed playing a coordinate plane Bingo game. These resources have been been engaging while also being instructional. We look forward to use many more fun resources from Teachers Pay Teachers. My students and I are very appreciative of your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1777983446766,"projectUrl":"project/games-simulations-and-engagement/10166974/","projectTitle":"Games, Simulations, and Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bardol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5320674_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523733146347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bardol"},{"teacherId":4187274,"projectId":9494099,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! My \"Clean, Quiet and Calm\" classroom had many successes over the year and I'm truly grateful for your support! The tennis balls on the bottoms of chairs created a much less distracting and ear-piercing environment, especially for those who are extra sensitive to sounds. The light covers were a huge hit with my students and truly made a difference in the feel of the room as well as physically helping to lessen the harsh fluorescent lights. Lastly, as in years past, we noticed a decrease in the number of absences due to sickness and I attribute this to being able to clean high-traffic areas as regularly as we did with the help of the Clorox bucket. \r\n\r\nMy students and I thank you once again for your support with our \"Clean, Quiet and Calm\" room!","fullyFundedDate":1753559205625,"projectUrl":"project/clean-quiet-and-calm/9494099/","projectTitle":"Clean, Quiet and Calm!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Curran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4187274_orig.jpg?crop=322,322,x37,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690401028454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4187274"},{"teacherId":3636183,"projectId":10240660,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Because of your generosity, our second-grade students will be able to end the school year with meaningful experiences filled with creativity, collaboration, and joy.\r\n\r\nThis year, our students have worked incredibly hard. They have faced challenges, celebrated successes, and made tremendous academic, social, and emotional growth. As a co-taught classroom, we are proud of the progress each child has made, and your donation helps us recognize and celebrate those accomplishments in a special way.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we will be able to provide engaging hands-on activities during our end-of-year celebrations, including NEON Day, Camping Day, and STEAM Day. These experiences will allow students to review important skills, work together with classmates, explore their creativity, and create lasting memories as they finish second grade.\r\n\r\nYour kindness does more than provide supplies—it helps create opportunities for laughter, connection, confidence, and learning. Our students will be able to reflect on how much they have grown and celebrate being part of our wonderful classroom community.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all the students and teachers in 2HM, thank you for believing in our classroom and helping make these special days possible. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on our students, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778256617450,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-celebrate-a-year-of-growth-with/10240660/","projectTitle":"Help Us CELEBRATE A Year of Growth with FUN Activities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3636183_orig.jpg?crop=629,629,x69,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718935037363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3636183"},{"teacherId":1849174,"projectId":10164647,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Building Confident Readers Through Decodable Texts.\" Because of your generosity, my students now have access to high-quality decodable books that are helping them become stronger, more confident readers every day.\r\n\r\nMany of the students I work with struggle with reading and often find books frustrating or overwhelming. Decodable texts provide them with an opportunity to practice the phonics skills they are learning in a supportive and successful way. Instead of guessing at words, students are able to apply their decoding strategies and experience the joy of reading independently.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these books, I have seen students become more engaged during reading lessons and more willing to take risks when reading unfamiliar words. The confidence they gain from successfully reading a book on their own carries over into other areas of learning as well. Some students who were once hesitant readers now eagerly reach for a book and are excited to share their reading success.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has provided more than just books—it has given students the opportunity to experience success, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of reading. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them grow into capable and confident readers.","fullyFundedDate":1777983108543,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-readers-through-decod/10164647/","projectTitle":"Building Confident Readers Through Decodable Texts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guindeira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1849174_orig.jpg?crop=1133,1133,x0,y762&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760890420676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1849174"},{"teacherId":1849174,"projectId":10153538,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to wobble stools and a standing desk, and they have quickly become some of the most popular and valuable learning tools in our room.\r\n\r\nThese flexible seating options have made a meaningful difference in helping students stay engaged, focused, and comfortable throughout the school day. The wobble stools allow students who benefit from movement to gently wiggle while they work, helping them channel their energy in a productive way. The standing desk provides another option for students who concentrate better when they are able to stand and move while learning.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these materials, I have noticed students demonstrating increased attention, improved participation, and greater independence during reading and learning activities. The ability to choose a workspace that meets their individual needs has helped create a more positive and inclusive learning environment where all students can do their best work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has had a direct impact on our students' daily learning experiences. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for helping provide resources that support student success. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n\r\nCaitlin Guindeira\r\nReading Specialist","fullyFundedDate":1774021641189,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-active-learners/10153538/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Active Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guindeira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1849174_orig.jpg?crop=1133,1133,x0,y762&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760890420676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1849174"},{"teacherId":9620616,"projectId":10157027,"letterContent":"When the new seating options arrived, students were genuinely excited to try everything out, picking spots, swapping around, figuring out what felt right.\r\n\r\nSince then it's become a normal, easy part of our routine. Students come in and choose where they want to work, a wobble stool, a floor cushion, standing, based on what they're doing and how they're feeling that day. It's a small thing, but giving kids that choice has made the classroom feel more comfortable and more like theirs.\r\n\r\nThe practical difference I've noticed is that students are more settled during work time. Less fidgeting, fewer interruptions, more time on task across all subjects. For a mixed group of learners, having different options means more kids can find what works for them rather than everyone fitting the same mold.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll keep building on these routines as we move through our curriculum, and the seating will just be part of how we work, which is exactly what I was hoping for.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students have a classroom that's a little more comfortable and a little more theirs every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778010970125,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-options/10157027/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating Options","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9620616_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758329452089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missdgreenberg"},{"teacherId":9620616,"projectId":10267846,"letterContent":"When our iPad arrived, something changed about the way I teach, and my students noticed right away.\r\n\r\nBefore, I was tied to the front of the room. To show students something on the board, demonstrate a math problem, or pull up a reading passage, I had to stand at my computer and teach from a distance. For a classroom of 5th graders with a wide range of needs and attention spans, that distance matters more than people might think.\r\n\r\nNow, with the iPad, I can screen share and teach from anywhere in the room! I can sit at the back table with a small group who needs extra support while still guiding the whole class through a lesson. I can kneel next to a student who's struggling and walk them through a problem on the screen without leaving everyone else behind. I can circulate, check in, and stay present, because the classroom comes with me.\r\n\r\nWhat my students respond to most is simply having me closer. Less time at the front of the room means more eye contact, more one-on-one moments, and more of the small interactions that build trust and keep kids on track.\r\n\r\nThis iPad didn't just upgrade my technology, it upgraded my ability to be present for every student in the room.","fullyFundedDate":1778254699070,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-tech/10267846/","projectTitle":"Classroom Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greenberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9620616_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758329452089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missdgreenberg"},{"teacherId":5561168,"projectId":9873233,"letterContent":"Who knew the magic of tennis balls?! Teachers, of course! My students were so excited to add tennis balls to the bottoms of our chairs and stools! Now, students can quietly slide their chairs around without any unpleasant screeching sounds. This is so beneficial to the students with greater sensory sensitivities. What a difference a simple little tool can make to the classroom environment. I love that they are black, so they will not show dirt nearly as quickly, and it gives a more modern look, too. \r\n\r\nThe tall, blue stools are popular seating at our small high-top tables. When students have the opportunity to move about the classroom to work with a partner or small group, special seating options are appreciated. The pop of color is also fun and goes with our bright classroom decor.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for generously supporting our classroom. My students and I are truly grateful for this grant and are benefiting from having a little more quiet in the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1770296661888,"projectUrl":"project/lets-bring-a-little-quiet-to-the-classr/9873233/","projectTitle":"Let's Bring a Little Quiet to the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5561168_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785437863349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-neves"},{"teacherId":5320674,"projectId":9366243,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation to my classroom. My students and I are thrilled to have a class set of the book, I Survived the American Revolution. \r\n\r\nThrough the books, I can teach inferencing, theme, conflict, character development, and so much more. The class set of books allows all children to access the same story at the same time. This creates rich discussions and collaboration while analyzing a story. \r\n\r\nNot only will these books significantly enhance our literature studies, but they also serve as an excellent supplement to our Social Studies curriculum as we study the American Revolution. By reinforcing historical concepts through engaging literature, my students can better master new topics and see history come to life.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, I love seeing students have deep, collaborative discussions about what they are reading, and your generosity has provided the perfect tools to make those moments possible. On behalf of my awesome students and me, thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1756760470189,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-american-revolution-to-life/9366243/","projectTitle":"Bringing the American Revolution to Life Through Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bardol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5320674_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523733146347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bardol"},{"teacherId":9620616,"projectId":9735108,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my 5th graders now have the everyday classroom supplies they need to fully participate in learning. When the materials first arrived, students were genuinely excited. Something as simple as having fresh pencils, colorful markers, and working erasers ready to use made a big difference. Students immediately began organizing the supplies and were eager to start using them during our lessons.\r\n\r\nWe use these shared supplies every day across subjects. During writing and social studies activities, students use the markers to highlight key ideas, annotate texts, and add visuals to projects. In math, students use the pencils and erasers as they work through multi-step problems, revise their thinking, and explain their reasoning. Having reliable materials available allows students to focus on learning instead of worrying about whether they have the tools they need.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was watching students collaborate during a recent group project. Because everyone had access to the supplies, students were able to contribute equally, share ideas, and take pride in their work. It created a sense of teamwork and ownership that is so important in a classroom community.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these supplies will continue to support daily learning, writing projects, math problem solving, and creative activities throughout the year. Having these materials available helps students stay organized, build independence, and approach their work with confidence.\r\n\r\nYour support ensures that every student in our classroom has what they need to learn, create, and succeed. 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