{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rebecca Johnson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7687188,"projectId":9918327,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to this project. As we get close to the end of the year, I am doing everything I can to encourage students to read over the summer. \r\n\r\nBeing able to send a favorite book home with a student makes a big difference and gives them a concrete reminder that reading over the summer is important. I often have students mention the book they got to take home months or even years later. I've also had kids come into the library into the fall looking for sequels to their summer reading book.\r\n\r\nThanks again for helping make this happen. Your contribution is making a big difference for my school and our students!","fullyFundedDate":1773891596882,"projectUrl":"project/reading-at-home-for-the-holidays/9918327/","projectTitle":"Reading at Home for the Holidays","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7687188_orig.jpg?crop=1023,1023,x65,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689191636645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7687188"},{"teacherId":7687188,"projectId":10142340,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to this project. As we get close to the end of the year, I am doing everything I can to encourage students to read over the summer. \r\n\r\nBeing able to send a favorite book home with a student makes a big difference and gives them a concrete reminder that reading over the summer is important. I often have students mention the book they got to take home months or even years later. I've also had kids come into the library into the fall looking for sequels to their summer reading book.\r\n\r\nThanks again for helping make this happen. Your contribution is making a big difference for my school and our students!","fullyFundedDate":1773856975858,"projectUrl":"project/stop-the-slide-with-summer-reading/10142340/","projectTitle":"Stop the Slide with Summer Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7687188_orig.jpg?crop=1023,1023,x65,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689191636645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7687188"},{"teacherId":7687188,"projectId":10038696,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to this project. As we get close to the end of the year, I am doing everything I can to encourage students to read over the summer. \r\n\r\nBeing able to send a favorite book home with a student makes a big difference and gives them a concrete reminder that reading over the summer is important. I often have students mention the book they got to take home months or even years later. I've also had kids come into the library into the fall looking for sequels to their summer reading book.\r\n\r\nThanks again for helping make this happen. Your contribution is making a big difference for my school and our students!","fullyFundedDate":1773845014699,"projectUrl":"project/kicking-off-summer-reading/10038696/","projectTitle":"Kicking Off Summer Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7687188_orig.jpg?crop=1023,1023,x65,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689191636645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7687188"},{"teacherId":10074322,"projectId":9880312,"letterContent":"The introduction of wooden STEM kits with built-in circuits extended learning far beyond the classroom by inviting students to assemble and explore them at home with their families. As a screen-free collaboration activity, these kits created meaningful opportunities for students to engage in hands-on problem solving while also involving caregivers in the learning process. Students returned to class excited to share their experiences—describing how they worked through challenges together, explained concepts like circuits and energy flow, and celebrated small successes when their projects finally lit up or functioned correctly. This connection between home and school strengthened not only their understanding of STEM concepts but also their confidence in explaining what they learned.\r\n\r\nThe impact was both academic and social-emotional. Students developed a deeper sense of ownership over their work, knowing they had built something meaningful alongside their families. The process encouraged perseverance, communication, and creativity, as students and family members collaborated to troubleshoot and improve their designs. For many, it transformed STEM from a classroom subject into a shared experience, reinforcing that learning can happen anywhere and with anyone. Overall, the wooden circuit kits fostered a sense of pride, curiosity, and connection—turning a simple project into a memorable and enriching family learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1771789369616,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem/9880312/","projectTitle":"Hands-on STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10074322_orig.jpg?crop=284,284,x75,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754673027436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10074322"},{"teacherId":6884917,"projectId":9944927,"letterContent":"Words can't express the impact your support has had with my kindergarten students. My were full of excitement as we opened the packages together. \r\nThe flexible seats are helping those extra wiggly kids to stay focused during whole group lesson. \r\nThe fidget toys have been a great tool to allow students to move and learn at the same time. \r\nMy kindergarten students have been showing so much growth in writing this year. The dry markers and journals have kept them engaged as they have fun with writing.","fullyFundedDate":1768438589591,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-to-work-giving-kindergarteners-t/9944927/","projectTitle":"Wiggle to Work: Giving Kindergarteners the Tools to Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Callahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6884917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570799954423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6884917"},{"teacherId":7247908,"projectId":9990694,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your help funding this project. My students LOVE their things. They are so excited to come to school and always run into the room when they arrive to school now. The light covers and star and globe string lights make the room so much more calm and cozy. The spinning chair is by far their favorite! (It's definitely helping them learn sharing and taking turns)The bean bag chair is also a hit and a great source of comfort for the students. We have been using the dot markers, glue, and tissue paper to work on fine motor skills. The students are finally showing more intertest and enjoyment in completing art projects. Students are also learning to use the voice output buttons to communicate wants and needs as well as say \"good morning\" during morning meeting. The rug sweeper has been SO helpful with all the messes from breakfast, lunch, and snack. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1768429047817,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-friendly-room-for-my-students-wi/9990694/","projectTitle":"Sensory Friendly Room for My Students With Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barcomb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7247908_orig.png?crop=296,296,x0,y47&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714057075869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7247908"},{"teacherId":7465393,"projectId":9722268,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the great items you helped me purchase for my school. I've used many of the items with different groups of students and they are loving them! I have been using the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card as well, to purchase more materials to use with the students.\r\nMy older students are loving the games you helped purchase, and we are using them to target different speech objectives. The games help make this a fun activity; they have something to do while they are practicing their speech sounds. I have also used many of the hands-on materials, such as the Farm and Zoo animal barns with my preschool students, who many of them have Autism. They are practicing expanding their language by making requests for the different colored barns, naming the animals, following directions with the animals, and even use their voice output devices to request. They are very highly motivating toys!\r\nThank you again for all the great items! I will continue to use these for many years with my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768178193054,"projectUrl":"project/making-speech-therapy-fun/9722268/","projectTitle":"Making Speech Therapy Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7465393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597936624486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7465393"},{"teacherId":4892237,"projectId":9975563,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students have been able to engage with new resources that have truly enhanced their learning experience.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials daily during our literacy and math blocks. One special moment that stood out was during our small group reading time. Students were able to use the new resources to practice reading with purpose and understanding, ask and answer questions about key details, and build confidence as independent learners. In math, students have been using the materials to explore problem-solving strategies and strengthen their number sense through hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. Their eyes lit up, and many couldn't wait to get started. It created a renewed sense of motivation and curiosity in the classroom. Students who sometimes hesitate to participate were eager to engage, which has been incredibly rewarding to see.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue using these resources to support our current goals in reading comprehension and math fluency. Students will work on deeper comprehension strategies, participate in small-group discussions, and apply their skills through writing and problem-solving tasks. These materials will continue to play a key role as we build independence and confidence in all learners.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your investment in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1769645368622,"projectUrl":"project/new-year/9975563/","projectTitle":"New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castonguay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kindergarten131mlc"},{"teacherId":4892237,"projectId":9450116,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students have been able to engage with new resources that have truly enhanced their learning experience.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials daily during our literacy and math blocks. One special moment that stood out was during our small group reading time. Students were able to use the new resources to practice reading with purpose and understanding, ask and answer questions about key details, and build confidence as independent learners. In math, students have been using the materials to explore problem-solving strategies and strengthen their number sense through hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. Their eyes lit up, and many couldn't wait to get started. It created a renewed sense of motivation and curiosity in the classroom. Students who sometimes hesitate to participate were eager to engage, which has been incredibly rewarding to see.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue using these resources to support our current goals in reading comprehension and math fluency. Students will work on deeper comprehension strategies, participate in small-group discussions, and apply their skills through writing and problem-solving tasks. These materials will continue to play a key role as we build independence and confidence in all learners.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your investment in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1755732280701,"projectUrl":"project/school-year/9450116/","projectTitle":"School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castonguay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kindergarten131mlc"},{"teacherId":4892237,"projectId":9320385,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students have been able to engage with new resources that have truly enhanced their learning experience.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials daily during our literacy and math blocks. One special moment that stood out was during our small group reading time. Students were able to use the new resources to practice reading with purpose and understanding, ask and answer questions about key details, and build confidence as independent learners. In math, students have been using the materials to explore problem-solving strategies and strengthen their number sense through hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. Their eyes lit up, and many couldn't wait to get started. It created a renewed sense of motivation and curiosity in the classroom. Students who sometimes hesitate to participate were eager to engage, which has been incredibly rewarding to see.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue using these resources to support our current goals in reading comprehension and math fluency. Students will work on deeper comprehension strategies, participate in small-group discussions, and apply their skills through writing and problem-solving tasks. These materials will continue to play a key role as we build independence and confidence in all learners.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your investment in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1746787317703,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-chairs/9320385/","projectTitle":"Wobble Chairs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castonguay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kindergarten131mlc"},{"teacherId":4892237,"projectId":9017100,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students have been able to engage with new resources that have truly enhanced their learning experience.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials daily during our literacy and math blocks. One special moment that stood out was during our small group reading time. 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These materials will continue to play a key role as we build independence and confidence in all learners.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your investment in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1735658176634,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-experience-with-learning-to-rea/9017100/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Experience With Learning to Read and Write Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castonguay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kindergarten131mlc"},{"teacherId":4892237,"projectId":8511345,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students have been able to engage with new resources that have truly enhanced their learning experience.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials daily during our literacy and math blocks. 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