{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"B Mahlon Brown Academy International Study","outOfStateSupporters":48.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9635979,"projectId":9989072,"letterContent":"I no longer have had to struggle with using someone else's supplies or just opting not to do projects overall. I have the supplies my kids need on hand and my kids can see a difference in what they are doing. \r\n\r\nOne of the projects we were working on was their \"make me a monster\" project, where they tied in concepts related to genetics, DNA and inheritance. They had to make a monster using supplies (scissors, tape, glue, etc) to demonstrate a monster that would be able to survive in the wild. It's been months since they have finished those projects up and they still talk about them. They were so excited to know that they had the supplies needed to be able to make them and are even more excited to know that they'll be able to use them again for future projects. \r\n\r\nWe are going to be working on a solar oven soon and we are honestly so stoked about it. Thank you so much for donating and for choosing to fund my project. It is going to keep making an impact for future generations as well. You changed my life but also are changing the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768058135911,"projectUrl":"project/proper-supplies-brings-passion-and-pride/9989072/","projectTitle":"Proper Supplies Brings Passion and Pride","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9635979"},{"teacherId":10399468,"projectId":9994680,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our classroom. Thanks to your support, our MATHia Level-Up Board is now the vibrant centerpiece of our room, and the results have been nothing short of transformative.\r\nBeyond the Screen: Making Progress Visible\r\nWhile MATHia is a powerful digital tool, students can sometimes feel like their hard work disappears into a computer. Your donation changed that. By funding our physical \"Level-Up\" Tracker, you gave my students a way to see their growth in \"high definition.\"\r\nVisual Motivation: Every time a student masters a workspace, they get to move their circle across the board. The room erupts in cheers when someone hits a new milestone.\r\nThe Power of Incentives: The prizes you provided—from \"Mastery Stickers\" to \"Fidget Break Toys\" —have turned \"math dread\" into \"math drive.\" Students who used to struggle to finish one problem are now asking to stay logged in for \"just five more minutes\" to reach the next tier.\r\nData-Driven Pride: Using the LiveLab metrics to determine rewards has taught my students how to track their own data, fostering a sense of ownership over their learning journey.\r\nThe Real Impact: Confidence\r\nThe most significant change isn't in the scores, but in the atmosphere of the classroom. Last week, a student who has historically struggled with math reached 50 workspaces on our board. As they picked out their prize, they whispered, \"I didn't think I could actually get this far.\" That moment of self-belief is exactly what your donation made possible. You didn't just buy stickers and prizes; you bought a \"can-do\" attitude for more than 100 students who needed to know they were capable of excellence.\r\nA Community of Mathematicians\r\nYour support has turned our math block into a collaborative quest. Students are now coaching one another, eager to see the whole class \"level up\" together. We are so grateful for your investment in our classroom and our future.\r\nThank you for being the \"Power-Up\" my students needed!","fullyFundedDate":1768138133653,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-in-math-celebrating-success/9994680/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up in Math: Celebrating Success in MATHia!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399468"},{"teacherId":9349261,"projectId":10007003,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my DonorsChoose project, Helping Students Thrive in a Digital World. Because of your generosity, 340 students at Brown Middle School experienced a book study of The Amazing Generation. When we read the book, students were able to discuss the impact of technology and online disinhibition. As a result, students gained knowledge of the \"secrets\" of how social media companies use psychological tricks to keep users hooked. The book's message suggests: Fill your life with real friendship, freedom, and fun. Thank you again for investing in our students. Your support truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768185041289,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-thrive-in-a-digital-wor/10007003/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Thrive in a Digital World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mertzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349261"},{"teacherId":280792,"projectId":10005005,"letterContent":"My students and I are loving the materials I received from my project. I was so excited to put together the storage drawers to display the rewards for my students to be able to buy using our school's Bear Bucks. My students can earn these Bear Bucks through so many ways in our school, and it's a great way for them to be appreciated. \r\n\r\nThis project allowed me to add a robust amount of prizes for my students to enjoy with their Bear Bucks. The first time I had students ask to use the \"store,\" I was thrilled to see the sparkle in their eyes when they saw the tiny little Tic Tac boxes. Word spread like wildfire throughout the school, and these are such a hot commodity! They love choosing a special smelly pencil or pen (not to mention the kneadable erasers) to use in their classes.\r\n\r\nBefore, I had a limited number of prizes for them, and I'm so happy that I have more variety now, and that every student can find something that interests them in my store. I used to just have my own students purchasing from my store, but now I have students from 6th and 7th grade asking to come buy, as well! The younger kids are even more excited than my own 8th graders to see these rewards, and I'm very happy to share with them.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for the generosity that has enabled my students to spend their Bear Bucks in so many different ways!","fullyFundedDate":1768179438340,"projectUrl":"project/student-incentive-rewards/10005005/","projectTitle":"Student Incentive Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp280792_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768004171107","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/280792"},{"teacherId":6824993,"projectId":9995462,"letterContent":"Our students were thrilled when the new materials arrived! They immediately asked, \"Are these really for us?\" and felt proud knowing donors invested in their learning. We used the resources in a collaborative project, and even my quieter students began sharing ideas with confidence. \r\n\r\nThe tools have increased engagement and ownership in our classroom. Next, students are applying what they've learned to a culminating project that showcases their critical thinking and creativity. Thank you for supporting their growth!","fullyFundedDate":1768697055261,"projectUrl":"project/essential-classroom-supplies-for-student/9995462/","projectTitle":"Essential Classroom Supplies for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6824993"},{"teacherId":2722561,"projectId":9934238,"letterContent":"Thank you again SO much for giving me this award to fund supplies in my classroom! The first project we did was a paper airplane design contest. The paper was lightweight enough for them to make quality airplanes, and they LOVED being able to choose their favorite colors to use instead of plain white. It also made for some great visuals as they zoomed across the room! We will be making paper bridges for the next competition and using the scale to see how much weight they can hold, so we're all excited for that!\r\n\r\nI've also been able to use the LEGO sets during our After-School All-Stars program when students have their enrichment hour for free-choice creative projects, the chair is now a flexible seating option that we've dubbed \"The Chill Out Chair,\" and the everyday use items like the pencils, glue sticks, and hand sanitizer have been a huge help on a regular basis.\r\n\r\nWe're definitely looking forward to using the rest of our supplies on future projects, and I genuinely appreciate your generosity and support-- it really means a lot to me personally and it directly contributes to my students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1764554043735,"projectUrl":"project/6th-grade-design-class-supplies/9934238/","projectTitle":"6th Grade Design Class Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2722561"},{"teacherId":5353623,"projectId":9669837,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to share the impact of our fully funded project, \"Snacks + Supplies = Success.\" Because of your generosity, my classroom has been transformed into a space where students' basic needs and academic growth are supported together.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my middle schoolers' reaction was immediate and heartfelt. Many of my students — including several with special needs — are accustomed to going without basic supplies, so seeing all the incredible treats was overwhelming. Their enthusiasm was truly palpable. Students eagerly asked when they could start using the new tools, and their learning energy noticeably increased.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already making a powerful difference in our English Language Arts block and across the school day. Clipboards and magnetic drawing boards have made it easier for students to participate in collaborative tasks. Hands-on tools are especially impactful for my learners who benefit from movement and tactile engagement. At the same time, providing basic snacks and drinks ensures that both brains and bodies are nourished — something that cannot be overlooked in a middle school classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped remove barriers that too often stand in the way of student success. Because of you, my students feel equipped, encouraged, and excited to learn. Thank you for investing in their growth and for helping make success both accessible and enjoyable.","fullyFundedDate":1758861091454,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-supplies-success/9669837/","projectTitle":"Snacks + Supplies = Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5353623_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526558555269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5353623"},{"teacherId":10399577,"projectId":9997904,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, our \"Math in Motion\" project is now fully funded, and my 6th-grade students will have the hands-on tools and resources they need to truly experience math in meaningful ways.\r\nMany of my students are still building confidence in math, and your support will help transform our classroom into a space where learning feels engaging, accessible, and exciting. With manipulatives, dry-erase boards, Mathia practice supports, and motivational rewards, students will be able to model their thinking, take academic risks, and celebrate their growth.\r\nThese materials will make a lasting difference. Students won't just watch math happen—they will build it, touch it, and understand it. Your kindness helps students see that math is more than numbers on a page; it's problem-solving, perseverance, and confidence in action.\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our success. Your generosity is already making a positive impact, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768156166277,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-motion-hands-on-learning-for-fu/9997904/","projectTitle":"Math in Motion! Hands-On Learning for Future Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pakdel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10399577_orig.jpg?crop=998,998,x0,y83&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767926884973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399577"},{"teacherId":10404710,"projectId":10049730,"letterContent":"I am grateful to you for donating so generously to my classroom. My students have greatly enjoyed the opportunity for games to enhance learning and treats to incentivize participation. \r\n\r\nWe have had contests to earn Plinko chips in order to activate my students' competitive nature and make learning fun. We haven't had a chance to play many of the games yet, but we are working to incorporate them into the lessons. \r\n\r\nStudents were amazed by the number of boxes that arrived from your donation. They were so excited to open them and find the treasures inside. \r\n\r\nWe will continue to play games, have fun, and learn mathematical foundations for future success thanks to you and your amazing generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1769139050108,"projectUrl":"project/gamify-and-incentivize-learning/10049730/","projectTitle":"Gamify and Incentivize Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404710"},{"teacherId":10404710,"projectId":10023091,"letterContent":"I am grateful to you for donating so generously to my classroom. My students have greatly enjoyed the opportunity for games to enhance learning and treats to incentivize participation. \r\n\r\nWe have had contests to earn Plinko chips in order to activate my students' competitive nature and make learning fun. We haven't had a chance to play with many of the games yet, but we are working to incorporate them into the lessons. \r\n\r\nStudents were amazed by the number of boxes that arrived from your donation. They were so excited to open them and find the treasures inside. \r\n\r\nWe will continue to play games, have fun, and learn mathematical foundations for future success thanks to you and your amazing generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1769177568482,"projectUrl":"project/gamify-and-incentivize-learning/10023091/","projectTitle":"Gamify and Incentivize Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404710"},{"teacherId":5492684,"projectId":9987105,"letterContent":"My students have really enjoyed having access to the Apple Math Suite of applications. They especially like using the \"whiteboard\" in order to write and solve the math problems from their lessons on the iPad.\r\n\r\nSeveral of the students have been using the number line as well to help them with their lessons about integers. It has been so beneficial for them to have access to these applications.\r\n\r\nAnother of the benefits is through the accessibility of PBIS Rewards. This program allows students to earn reward points that they are allowed to use to get tangible items from teacher \"stores.\" With the application open on the iPad, I have been able to have students give themselves their points. They have enjoyed this aspect of the technology in the classroom a great deal.\r\n\r\nThe best part of having the technology in the classroom is that it encourages students who have been previously unengaged in their learning to actively participate. I have already seen so much improvement. \r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for funding this project.","fullyFundedDate":1767990103815,"projectUrl":"project/differentiation-for-students-with-specia/9987105/","projectTitle":"Differentiation for Students With Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sonnichsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5492684_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530154526406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deborah-sonnichsen"},{"teacherId":8152271,"projectId":9987552,"letterContent":"I wanted to reach out and share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our classroom. Thanks to your support, our students now have access to math manipulators, craft supplies, and social-emotional learning (SEL) tools that have truly transformed our daily environment.\r\n\r\nIn an autism support classroom, \"hands-on\" isn't just a teaching style—it's a necessity. Here is a glimpse into how your gifts are being used:\r\n\r\nMastering Math with Touch: The math manipulators have been a game-changer. For many of my students, abstract numbers can be overwhelming. Now, they are using the new tactile tools to \"see\" addition and subtraction. Those \"aha!\" moments are happening more frequently, and the frustration that usually comes with math is being replaced by confidence.\r\n\r\nCreativity and Fine Motor Skills: Our new craft supplies have turned our art corner into a favorite destination. Beyond the joy of creating, these activities are helping my students work on their fine motor skills and sensory processing in a way that feels like play rather than \"work.\"\r\n\r\nThe Heart of the Room (SEL): The social-emotional activities have provided a much-needed toolkit for our students to navigate big feelings. Whether it's using a new calming tool to self-regulate or engaging in a group activity that practices turn-taking, these resources are helping them build the social foundations they need for life.\r\n\r\nThe Best Part? The Students Love It. The day the boxes arrived felt like a holiday. Their faces lit up as we unpacked each item. One of my students, who usually struggles with transitions, now walks into the room and immediately heads for the \"New Math Center\" with a huge grin. Another student has found so much peace in the new SEL calming activities that they are spending more time engaged in lessons and less time feeling overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just buy \"supplies\"—you provided the building blocks for their success and a more inclusive, joyful learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their potential. 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