{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rebecca Johnson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. 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":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. 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":1723655456168,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-castonguay-first-grade-new-school-y/8511345/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Castonguay First Grade New 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":9758681,"projectId":9920467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the much-needed items to my classroom! The students were so excited to play with the light toys, and the light box is amazing! These items make such a difference for my students whose learning styles are fostered by sensory stimulation. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference to our students.\r\n\r\nThese materials have created opportunities for engagement, sensory exploration and joy. The light up toys capture students' attention and encourage interaction, while the light box offers a calming and stimulating environment. that supports learning in ways that are accessible and fun. Because of your generosity, our students are able to experience moments of connection, curiosity, and success that might not otherwise be possible. Your contribution helps us create a more inclusive and supportive classroom. We are deeply grateful for your compassion and commitment to making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1764717194913,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-success-through-sensory-play/9920467/","projectTitle":"Supporting Success Through Sensory Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hitas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9758681"},{"teacherId":7487922,"projectId":9625970,"letterContent":"Every session, the toys and materials made are used and enjoyed. My students are consistently engaged and full of joy. Each resource provided has allowed students to be confident in communicating and learning. While playing with a specific cause and effect toy, I targeted core vocabulary \"go\" and \"more\" the children were smiling, laughing and requesting more of the activity. Bringing in the materials in the classroom each session the students are eagerly awaiting what materials they will use that day. Moving forward in the school year, I plan to continue to make more materials that will encourage outdoor exploration through nature, movement, and conversation. We are looking forward to warmer days to get out and learn in new ways.","fullyFundedDate":1761922152154,"projectUrl":"project/little-voices-big-dreams-building-lang/9625970/","projectTitle":"Little Voices, Big Dreams: Building Language Skills in Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angelica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7487922_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598542099040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7487922"},{"teacherId":7623549,"projectId":9844922,"letterContent":"The materials that were generously donated have been used in a wide variety of creative and educational activities. From playdough projects to printed materials and crafts made with fabrics, strings, and other textured items, these resources truly helped bring our students' imaginations to life. The variety of materials and textures was exceptional, and the students enjoyed engaging with them immensely.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for providing such meaningful resources that enhance both learning and creativity in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762608477217,"projectUrl":"project/feel-the-world-be-the-world/9844922/","projectTitle":"Feel the World, Be the World!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ileana Natal-DeJesus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7623549_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645163585389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7623549"},{"teacherId":7623549,"projectId":9720217,"letterContent":"The cube that was generously donated to our classroom has become an invaluable space for students to pause, reflect, and manage their emotions when they are feeling frustrated or overwhelmed. It provides a safe, quiet environment where they can reset and regain their sense of calm.\r\n\r\nThe large bean bag placed in our library area has also been a wonderful addition. It offers a comfortable spot for students to sit and enjoy a book with a classmate, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that encourages a love of reading.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the organizers and storage items have greatly improved the functionality of our classroom by helping us maintain a neat and organized space for all our materials.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and thoughtful contributions. 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