{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Chester V Gilbert Magnet School","outOfStateSupporters":45.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1680149,"projectId":9996314,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. The students were so excited to get the new mallets and hear the new sounds. The rain stick was a fan favorite! It lasts so long and the kids called it a monsoon stick because it has such an intense rain sound. We were immediately able to start using it with our water based soundscapes and the mallets brought our metallophones to life when we added our rain melodies.\r\n\r\nNext we will be continuing to incorporate the new instruments into our future music projects. We already have plans to use a couple in our upcoming musical performances!\r\n\r\nThank you again! Your funding brought kids a lot of joy and and added to the immersion of our soundscapes.","fullyFundedDate":1768170893994,"projectUrl":"project/making-magic-with-every-mallet-strike/9996314/","projectTitle":"Making Magic With Every Mallet Strike!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jolly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1680149_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527033475628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-jollysmusicroom"},{"teacherId":9355124,"projectId":9989313,"letterContent":"Thank you, DonorsChoose, for your incredible support of our Murals with Confidence project. Your generosity has made a meaningful and lasting impact on my students, and we are deeply grateful for the opportunity you have provided. Because of your contribution, my students now have access to tools that allow them to transfer large-scale images with accuracy and ease, something that once felt intimidating and out of reach for many of them.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving this support, creating large murals was a challenging task that often left students feeling unsure of their abilities. Scaling up their ideas from small sketches to large surfaces required skills and resources we simply did not have. Now, thanks to you, that barrier has been removed. Students can confidently approach mural projects, knowing they have the guidance and tools needed to succeed. This has not only improved their technical skills but has also boosted their confidence in their artistic abilities.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the classroom has been incredible to witness. Students are eager to begin new projects, collaborate with one another, and experiment with bold ideas. They are learning how to plan, design, and execute large-scale artwork, all while developing patience, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. These experiences go far beyond art—they are building confidence that will carry into other areas of their lives.\r\n\r\nThe murals themselves have transformed our learning environment. What were once plain walls are now vibrant, expressive backdrops that reflect the creativity and voices of our students. Each mural tells a story and represents the hard work and dedication of the young artists who created it. Students take great pride in seeing their work displayed on such a large scale, and it has fostered a strong sense of ownership and accomplishment.\r\n\r\nYour support has also helped students understand the value of community and generosity. They recognize that someone believed in their potential enough to invest in their education and creativity. This realization inspires them to work harder and to appreciate the opportunities they have been given. It also encourages them to think about how they can give back and support others in the future.\r\n\r\nWe cannot thank you enough for making this project possible. Your kindness has opened doors for my students and has allowed them to experience the joy of creating art in a powerful and meaningful way. The confidence they are gaining through this process is something that will stay with them long after the murals are complete.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us, thank you for believing in our students and for helping them bring their creativity to life on a larger scale than ever before.","fullyFundedDate":1768244026970,"projectUrl":"project/murals-with-confidence/9989313/","projectTitle":"Murals with Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sinnott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9355124_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722304274114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355124"},{"teacherId":7195463,"projectId":7007938,"letterContent":"Starting a book club with students who are (admittedly) not the fondest of reading was quite the challenge. There were some stumbles along the way, but we found our footing and explored the world of \"Finding Okalee.\" It was a fun, but tragic read, filled with moments that resonated with students. \r\n\r\nThe discussions that took place during the readings were so, so insightful. As a librarian, I view things out of my librarian's eye, but it was interesting to see how similar, and how very different, our perspectives were during certain beats of the story. \r\n\r\nStudents were eager to come to book club and asked about it every week. Its success made me consider having more and with younger grades too. It's important to read for pleasure and to ask questions as your reading, but not in a way that feels like a chore that school demands of you. That's where I think we develop lifelong readers, through immersion of literature and enjoying the book for what it is, because sometimes \"the curtains are just blue.\"","fullyFundedDate":1669681781266,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-nyra-book-club/7007938/","projectTitle":"Starting the Nyra Book Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deborah Beccar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7195463_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594346462877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbeccar"},{"teacherId":7195463,"projectId":6893786,"letterContent":"Adding Dash to the robot family really allowed younger students to engage with robotics in a way that is age-appropriate and fun for them. The program is so similar to the curriculum that they are using that it was easy for them to transition to a different aspect of computer science. \r\n\r\nStudents love the capabilities of Dash and how funny their \"personalities\" are. It offers them endless opportunities to be creative and explore without the fear of \"ruining\" the robot. Dash's sturdiness and fantastic design allow for students to make mistakes with little consequence. \r\n\r\nIn exploring the Dash robot suite, we learned that there are a multitude of challenges and games that can help develop skills beyond tinkering with the code. The students are excited to try them out and so am I! \r\n\r\nThank you for these fantastic robots. So many students will have fond memories of using these robots during their elementary years.","fullyFundedDate":1665512467087,"projectUrl":"project/adding-dash-to-our-robot-family/6893786/","projectTitle":"Adding Dash to Our Robot Family","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deborah Beccar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7195463_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594346462877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbeccar"},{"teacherId":8649127,"projectId":10024708,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of school supplies to our kindergarten classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of our students.\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom is filled with the tools children need to explore their creativity and develop their writing skills. From color pencils and crayons to white boards, erasers, and headphones these supplies have inspired our students to express their ideas, tell their stories, and build confidence as young writers.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and commitment to supporting early education. Your contribution helps create a positive and engaging learning environment where every child has the opportunity to grow and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768674033152,"projectUrl":"project/learning-and-growing-in-kinderland/10024708/","projectTitle":"Learning and Growing in Kinderland","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8649127"},{"teacherId":9355124,"projectId":10032296,"letterContent":"A huge thank you to DonorsChoose for supporting our \"Print, Digitize, and Revise!\" project! Because of your generosity, our art room now has a color printer and upgraded technology, and the impact has been immediate and inspiring.\r\n\r\nStudents have absolutely loved having colorful visual examples to reference during lessons. Seeing artwork in vibrant color has helped bring concepts to life, spark creativity, and increase student engagement across all grade levels.\r\n\r\nThis new technology has truly brought art to life in our classroom. From richer demonstrations to clearer step-by-step visuals, students are more excited than ever to create, explore, and express themselves.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping young artists grow in confidence and creativity every single day. Thank you for investing in our students and making meaningful learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768711417043,"projectUrl":"project/print-digitize-and-revise/10032296/","projectTitle":"Print, Digitize, and Revise!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sinnott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9355124_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722304274114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355124"},{"teacherId":8122900,"projectId":9996857,"letterContent":"Your contributions to my intermediate resource classroom meant so much to my students and me. We were able to receive some positive incentives, social-emotional learning tools, and other enriching supplies. These tools helped us organize the classroom better and provided the children with a stronger sense of belonging. They were so excited to know that our generous donors cared enough about our cozy, little classroom to provide us with newer, nicer materials. \r\n\r\nA fan-favorite of the students were the scented stickers. A student who has struggled to read for a couple of years now was highly motivated to read entire pages of phonics passages to earn these stickers. On students' birthdays, in exchange for academic achievements, and to prepare for high-stakes testing, students received \"fancy\" pencils and erasers to remind them of how special they all are. Reading our 'Emotion Spots' books has taught my students how to be kinder and more aware of how they treat others. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, I want to thank the donors for believing in my amazing special education students.","fullyFundedDate":1768154201724,"projectUrl":"project/resource-room-reinvention/9996857/","projectTitle":"Resource Room Reinvention","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8122900"},{"teacherId":4440543,"projectId":10040088,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the variety of books. My students have been able to dive into graphic novels and other chapter books. They have not put them down! They have read Press Start books, dragon books, Captain Underpants books, Zoey and Sassafras and more!\r\nI try to let students read every day in class. Students really love choice and getting to pick books they are interested in. They have been more excited with these books and are reading whole series!\r\nAll of these books have encouraged my students to read more. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768772080892,"projectUrl":"project/fun-graphic-novels/10040088/","projectTitle":"Fun Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Layton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4440543"},{"teacherId":5244227,"projectId":9998334,"letterContent":"When I first walked into this classroom, I'll be honest—I was scared. As a first-year teacher, being surplused and placed into a new school, and then stepping into a classroom that already had an established routine without me, was a huge challenge. I wasn't their first teacher, and I knew I had to work extra hard to build trust, create consistency, and make my students feel safe and supported again. Your generosity played a huge role in helping me do exactly that.\r\n\r\nWhen the new materials arrived, it truly felt like a turning point for our class. The students were immediately excited—there was a sense of curiosity and energy that hadn't been there before. Many of them gathered around, asking questions and eager to try everything out. For some students, it was the first time they felt like something in the classroom was \"just for them,\" and that moment mattered more than I can fully express.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these resources daily, and they've helped me establish stronger routines and more engaging lessons. One moment that really stood out was during a hands-on activity where students worked together to complete a diagram project. In the past, group work had been difficult because of trust and behavior challenges, but this time, I saw collaboration, communication, and even encouragement between students. They were proud of their work and excited to share it. That moment showed me that we are building something positive together.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly thankful for all of the materials you provided—from the learning centers to the new set of books and the stools we now use for our small groups. These items have made a real difference in how I structure my classroom. The stools, especially, have helped create a more focused and comfortable space for small group instruction, allowing me to work closely with students and meet their individual needs. The new books have sparked more interest in reading, and the centers have given students meaningful, hands-on opportunities to practice skills independently and collaboratively.\r\n\r\nThe materials have also helped me differentiate instruction and meet my students where they are. I've been able to create more interactive lessons that keep them engaged and focused, which has been key in rebuilding structure in the classroom. Students who were once hesitant are now participating more, raising their hands, and taking ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps are to continue building on this momentum. We are working on strengthening both academic skills and classroom community. I plan to incorporate these resources into small group instruction, hands-on projects, and more collaborative activities that allow students to practice teamwork and critical thinking. We are also beginning a new unit where students will apply what they've learned in a larger project, and I'm excited to see how they use these tools to express their understanding.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, this classroom has transformed from a place of uncertainty into a space of growth, connection, and possibility. You didn't just provide materials—you helped create stability during a very challenging transition for both me and my students. Again, thank you so much for your generosity and support. It truly means more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1768164198939,"projectUrl":"project/end-kinder-year-with-a-bang/9998334/","projectTitle":"End Kinder Year with a Bang!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5244227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702765335019","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5244227"},{"teacherId":8676029,"projectId":10028055,"letterContent":"My class has had a very good time using the whiteboard table. They use it for math almost daily. This has made it easier for us to do small group learning and be able to practice our more difficult math problems. They now have more space to work and are no longer limited to a small lap size white board. We enjoy using it a whole lot more than we do using paper and pencil and we are no longer wasting paper. \r\n\r\nThey also like to draw and design pictures when they have a break from doing work. I work at a creative arts elementary school and this has expanded their drawing and doodling practice. This helps them when they go to art class. It is much easier to draw on a white board than on paper and mistakes are easier to fix.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating to our classroom. We really appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1769552285783,"projectUrl":"project/dry-erase-table-needed-to-solve-math-of/10028055/","projectTitle":"Dry Erase Table Needed to Solve Math of the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hubbard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8676029"},{"teacherId":418612,"projectId":10011146,"letterContent":"My class loves using the new white board clip boards. They take pride in writing on the new boards and write using neat handwriting when writing spelling words and sentences. It gives them a sense of pride and ownership being able to have high quality supplies so they can do their best work and feel proud of the skills they are learning. We are so grateful for the opportunity to be able to share our progress with the donors and show how far we have come using our wonderful new supplies that help us learn. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts; your generosity and commitment to education will be forever be felt by us and we will continue to work hard and learn and grow in our education.","fullyFundedDate":1768334531527,"projectUrl":"project/learning-and-growing-in-kinder/10011146/","projectTitle":"Learning and Growing in Kinder","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp418612_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y442&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628043047762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jett"},{"teacherId":2101180,"projectId":10011608,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful that our DonorsChoose project was fully funded. Our students are already enjoying the new rug, which has created a comfortable space that supports focus during whole group instruction and activities. Having enough working headphones has made a big difference as well, allowing each student to engage in their individual computer programs with fewer distractions. We feel well-prepared and confident as we head into state MAP testing.\r\nWe are also so thankful for the learning and art supplies, including bold and multicultural colored pencils and markers, a variety of paper, and writing tools. 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