{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Capitol Hill G&T Magnet School","outOfStateSupporters":26.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10479331,"projectId":10193302,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to help provide a class set of scientific calculators for students to use as a tool as they explore high school level mathematics in middle school. The impact has been immediate and students are able to use a full range of features that include fluency between fraction and decimal equivalents, simplifying radicals and more. Students are able to explore complex math topics with the support of some of the calculation work done and being able to focus their cognitive load on conceptual understanding as we also continue to build procedural fluency.","fullyFundedDate":1776280337779,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-mathematicians-with-sci/10193302/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Mathematicians with Scientific Calculators","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Warner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10479331"},{"teacherId":2924227,"projectId":10211785,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible donation to our classroom. When the boxes of Books and Paper and Stem materials arrived, the excitement in the room was truly palpable. Your generosity has provided my students with high-quality, hands-on learning tools that our classroom budget simply could not accommodate. Because of you, my students now have the daily opportunity to explore complex concepts through joyful play and discovery.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these materials on their daily learning has been astounding. Books are far more than just building blocks; they are foundational tools for early explorers and self awareness. As my students work together to construct towering structures and intricate designs, they are naturally developing critical STEM skills such as spatial reasoning, geometry, and problem-solving. I have loved watching them collaborate, test their hypotheses about balance and structural integrity, and proudly showcase their innovative creations.\r\n\r\nBeyond the academic benefits, your gift has fostered a beautiful sense of teamwork and perseverance in our classroom. When a structure falls, they no longer get frustrated; instead, they communicate with their peers to figure out what went wrong and rebuild it stronger. Thank you for investing in their futures, believing in their potential, and bringing the magic of hands-on STEM learning into our school. Your kindness will positively impact these young learners for years to come.\r\n\r\nWith deepest appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1777591248925,"projectUrl":"project/gifted-students-seek-stem-materials/10211785/","projectTitle":"Gifted Students Seek STEM Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2924227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657675116193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamiepeterson"},{"teacherId":2924227,"projectId":10190475,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible donation to our classroom. When the boxes of Magna-Tiles and STEM materials arrived, the excitement in the room was truly palpable. Your generosity has provided my students with high-quality, hands-on learning tools that our classroom budget simply could not accommodate. Because of you, my students now have the daily opportunity to explore complex concepts through joyful play and discovery.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these materials on their daily learning has been astounding. Magna-Tiles are far more than just building blocks; they are foundational tools for early engineering and mathematics. As my students work together to construct towering structures and intricate designs, they are naturally developing critical STEM skills such as spatial reasoning, geometry, and problem-solving. I have loved watching them collaborate, test their hypotheses about balance and structural integrity, and proudly showcase their innovative creations.\r\n\r\nBeyond the academic benefits, your gift has fostered a beautiful sense of teamwork and perseverance in our classroom. When a structure falls, they no longer get frustrated; instead, they communicate with their peers to figure out what went wrong and rebuild it stronger. Thank you for investing in their futures, believing in their potential, and bringing the magic of hands-on STEM learning into our school. Your kindness will positively impact these young learners for years to come.\r\n\r\nWith deepest appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1776190239471,"projectUrl":"project/stem-materials-to-enhance-creativity-and/10190475/","projectTitle":"STEM Materials to Enhance Creativity and Learning for the Gifted!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2924227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657675116193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamiepeterson"},{"teacherId":8834813,"projectId":9891883,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my science classroom this year! \r\n\r\nMy students have had a great time engaging in hands-on scientific inquiry. Second graders worked to figured out what owls eat and to consider environmental impacts of different animal populations. The highlight of this study was dissecting owl pellets.\r\n\r\nThird graders loved learning about rocks, minerals, and crystals. They got to grow crystals using different materials and compare the formations.\r\n\r\nIt's been a great year of wonder and discovery thanks to donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1770647778865,"projectUrl":"project/stem-makes-science-fun/9891883/","projectTitle":"STEM Makes Science Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8834813"},{"teacherId":8834813,"projectId":9605991,"letterContent":"My students have used our new STEAM materials to deepen their understanding of the scientific method, to design solutions to problems, test their ideas, and engineer new solutions. \r\n\r\nUsing these materials has allowed students to try things that are new to them, to think about things in different ways, and to grow as learners.\r\n\r\nMost of all, I've been able to differentiate learning across grade levels and learning styles to make science more relevant to their lives. Their faces light up when they come to the science classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760639996824,"projectUrl":"project/stemsteam-for-elementary-science/9605991/","projectTitle":"STEM/STEAM for Elementary Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8834813"},{"teacherId":8088920,"projectId":9556826,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project, \"X Marks the Spot: Adventures in Map-Making.\"\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we were able to fully fund our request for compasses and fanstasy map making books. These materials have transformed our classroom into a cartographer's workshop, enabling our students to truly dive into the world of geography, navigation, and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nThe students are already coding sprites to move in cardinal directions. They are so excited to learn how to use a real compass and go on a scavenger hunt to find tiny frogs.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided our students with hands-on learning experiences that will foster valuable skills in map making, creativity, and team building. Thank you for investing in our students' education and helping them discover that learning can truly be an adventure.","fullyFundedDate":1755712582319,"projectUrl":"project/x-marks-the-spot-adventures-in-map-maki/9556826/","projectTitle":"X Marks the Spot: Adventures in Map-Making","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8088920_orig.jpg?crop=1463,1463,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691976057890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8088920"},{"teacherId":8088920,"projectId":9548453,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the amazing impact your contribution to our From Still to Story: Stop Motion Magic for Young Creators! Project has had on our students. Your generosity didn't just provide a tool; it sparked an explosion of creativity and engagement in our classroom!\r\n\r\nThe moment the StikBots were introduced, the energy in the room was palpable. Our students were instantly excited, motivated, and inspired to create. They quickly delved into the world of animation, learning how to manipulate their StikBots to tell a story frame by painstaking frame.\r\n\r\nHaving their own individual StikBot was a huge motivator. It fostered a deep sense of ownership and personal connection to the project. In fact, their enthusiasm was so intense that they often wouldn't stop talking about their ideas—or to listen to directions! It was a clear sign of how completely absorbed they were in the learning process. They aren't just playing; they are actively learning the fundamentals of:\r\n\r\nStorytelling and Narrative Development: Planning a sequence of events.\r\n\r\nAnimation and Visual Arts: Understanding movement, perspective, and pacing.\r\n\r\nPatience and Attention to Detail: The intricate work required for stop motion.\r\n\r\nThis project gave them a powerful, hands-on way to express themselves and learn valuable digital media skills.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next for Our Animators?\r\nThe StikBot project has served as a fantastic foundation, and now we're ready to build on those skills!\r\n\r\nOur next step is to transition the students from simple StikBot animations to a more complex project that integrates core academic subjects:\r\n\r\nStop Motion Explainer Videos: Students will now work in teams to create short stop-motion videos that explain a concept from our current Science or Social Studies curriculum. 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They have been using their creativity to think about science in different ways and to think outside of the box.\r\n\r\nThis generation of young scientists is learning to work cooperatively, to share their ideas, to design and redesign solutions to scientific challenges, and to step out of their comfort zones. They especially love the variety of materials they now have to work with. 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