{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nokomis Montessori Magnet School - North","outOfStateSupporters":22.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10013502,"projectId":9318984,"letterContent":"The rest mats and blankets have truly revitalized our classroom's daily rhythm, transforming our afternoon rest time into a profound period of rejuvenation rather than just a mandatory break. The students now have thick, supportive mats and soft, cozy blankets that provide genuine comfort and a sense of security. This elevated quality of rest has immediately paid dividends: just last week, following a particularly energetic science lesson, I observed one of my most active students settle down and fall asleep within minutes. When she woke up, she was calm, focused, and immediately chose to engage quietly with books, demonstrating how the quality of their rest now directly supports their positive behavior and ability to focus for the remainder of the day.\r\n\r\nThe children's first encounter with the new materials was met with immediate, appreciative joy. As we opened the boxes together, a collective \"Ooh!\" rippled through the room, followed by very gentle and respectful touches. Their reaction on the first day of use was perhaps the most telling: they didn't just drag the mats out; they proudly carried their new, labeled mats and arranged their blankets with care. One student summed up the general feeling perfectly by saying, \"It feels like my bed at home!\" This sense of home and comfort is exactly what we aimed to bring to our classroom, fostering a safer and more nurturing learning environment for all of them.\r\n\r\nHaving a restorative rest time is absolutely critical right now, as we move from basic concepts to more abstract, hands-on application. Your generous contribution is literally fueling the creativity and focus needed for this ambitious, collaborative learning endeavor, allowing the students to translate restful afternoons into dynamic, meaningful work.","fullyFundedDate":1746734652708,"projectUrl":"project/rest-mats-and-blankets-for-the-linden-tr/9318984/","projectTitle":"Rest Mats and Blankets for the Linden Tree Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10013502_orig.png?crop=723,723,x356,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746542006541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10013502"},{"teacherId":9598684,"projectId":9293867,"letterContent":"Thank you for the recess equipment your donation and project provided for our upper elementary students. It arrived a few items at a time and it was like a party each time they found out we received mail and they got to open another box!\r\n\r\nA favorite were the bases- they had been playing an ongoing class kickball game for weeks using hoodies as first base, 2nd base, etc, and the first day they brought out \"real bases\" they were so thrilled! They modified the rules to include all students and to ensure the game was \"fun for everyone.\" Other favorites have been the flag football sets, volleyball, soccer ball, football, and 4 square ball. This equipment gets used daily and has been a key component in building community and building relationships among students, as well as providing physical activity and a much needed brain and movement break.\r\n\r\nThank you for your incredible donation to this project and our students.","fullyFundedDate":1746821046544,"projectUrl":"project/let-the-games-begin-teamwork-starts-at/9293867/","projectTitle":"Let the Games Begin: Teamwork Starts at Recess!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leslie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9598684_orig.jpg?crop=1786,1786,x365,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721332704547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9598684"},{"teacherId":9598684,"projectId":9293611,"letterContent":"Providing book sets was such a gift to our class! I had many excited students volunteering when the books arrived to help cover the books in contact paper to protect them so they could be used for many book club groups to come. Other students who were going to graduate at the end of the year requested to borrow books to read since they would not be there the following school year and wanted to read many of the books your donation and project added to our classroom. \r\n\r\nOver the summer I was able to dig deep into multiple titles that will be offered as book club choices as we start this school year. We will be able to analyze characters and develop claims, look closely at the author's craft in creating the various elements of the story and plot, and develop vocabulary through these books. Having a set of 10 books of one title saves me the time gathering books through multiple library systems and instead allows me to dig deeply into the text and to consider the meaningful learning that can occur through the shared experience of reading a common book.\r\n\r\nThese books will be used and shared by four classrooms of upper elementary students. The titles include a little something for everyone, from books with shorter chapters and more accessible text & vocabulary for students still developing as independent readers to more complex titles offering no shortage of analysis and discussion. The shared experience of reading a common text has been an amazing opportunity to build a community of readers. Thank you for the opportunities you are providing our students!","fullyFundedDate":1746787134116,"projectUrl":"project/book-club-collections-10-copies-1-stor/9293611/","projectTitle":"Book Club Collections: 10 Copies, 1 Story, Countless Conversations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leslie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9598684_orig.jpg?crop=1786,1786,x365,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721332704547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9598684"},{"teacherId":8431681,"projectId":9184622,"letterContent":"The Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seats that I was able to purchase through your donation has been a game changer for my students. We use our flexible seats during large group instruction and morning meeting. My students love these seats and are now able to request the seat they want, assist in setting up the seats, and help put the seats away. The benefits of having these seats include better back support for students who have difficulty with body support, a sitting area that is well defined for each student, more comfort during instruction, and a designated color for each student based on their preference.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity in donating to my students and in making a difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1742943658273,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-our-busy-bodies/9184622/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Our Busy Bodies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8431681_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683246947312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8431681"},{"teacherId":9598684,"projectId":9251419,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project to add new books to our classroom library. Almost every one of these titles contained a main character that reflected an identity represented in my classroom. \r\n\r\nWe were studying Mexico when the books arrived, and students were excited about the memoir \"Mexikid,\" a graphic memoir about a Mexican American youth on a road trip to bring his abuelito back with them from Mexico. This book went back and forth between homes and school for the last weeks of school, with multiple students excitedly talking about the story and the connections they had to it- both personally and academically.\r\n\r\nA newer student to join our classroom was very excited to see his Muslim identity reflected in the book \"The Proudest Blue.\" Other books, such as the Katie the Catsitter series, engaged reluctant readers who enjoyed previous similar series. Series have been a wonderfully effective way to engage students who are still learning to see themselves as readers by allowing them to experience a character that pulls them in- and then Book 2 is waiting on the shelves of our classroom library for them.\r\n\r\nUnpacking, labeling, and shelving these books was a delightful and joyful experience for my students. Thank you for bringing excitement and a refresh to our classroom library. Your impact was significant.","fullyFundedDate":1745005410518,"projectUrl":"project/class-library-update-expansion/9251419/","projectTitle":"Class Library Update & Expansion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leslie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9598684_orig.jpg?crop=1786,1786,x365,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721332704547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9598684"},{"teacherId":8431681,"projectId":8608618,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they got the sensory materials. We have sensory time two times a day and the materials have helped my students remain regulated so that they can continue learning. The sensory items have had a positive impact on my classroom and my students look forward to playing with their sensory items everyday. \r\n\r\nSensory time is very beneficial to students impacted by Autism and other disabilities because it helps them remain regulated throughout their day. Your donations have made it possible for me to better meet the unique needs of my students and provide the educational environment that they thrive in.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness in donating to my classroom. My students and I greatly appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1730420666775,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-materials-for-special-students/8608618/","projectTitle":"Sensory Materials for Special Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8431681_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683246947312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8431681"},{"teacherId":9921524,"projectId":9109305,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! Montessori students play outside in all types of weather! Our title 1 school serves grades preK-5th on the east side of St Paul. As I shared in the project, our students love to explore in nature and often get muddy and wet in the process. As an elementary school nurse I encounter a lot of toileting accidents and need a ready supply of underwear as students adjust to school bathrooms. \r\n\r\nBecause of your donation we have enough underwear and pants to last this school year and well into the next. The high quality lotion, cream, gloves and bandaids (skin tone and multicolor) will protect our students as they play and learn. The heating pads will comfort students who are not feeling well from stomach aches and menstrual cramps. \r\n\r\nAlready some students have asked \"where did these come from?\" I have been proud to say they were funded by friends and anonymous donors who care about them from afar.","fullyFundedDate":1744040390811,"projectUrl":"project/keep-minnesota-kids-warm/9109305/","projectTitle":"Keep Minnesota Kids Warm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baldoni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9921524"},{"teacherId":9747509,"projectId":8834545,"letterContent":"This project has greatly enhanced the learning and understanding in the classroom. It helps provide the tactile and sensory input the students want and need. It also gives them a different way to learn about a topic then what they might typically get. We have already created a couple of projects, including a project when we were learning about different winter animals and the northern lights. They took the pastels and colored the northern lights on it over the image of a winter animal, creating a shadowy look in the northern lights. 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