{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"J.T. McWilliams Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":60.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9775016,"projectId":10017291,"letterContent":"The items provided are greatly appreciated by both the teachers and the children in our classroom! The dot markers, scissors, art paper, art smocks, and playdoh mats made a visible impact in the art center. In fact, this center sees the most traffic because of the items provided. Masterpieces are created daily! The children love the scissors and use them often which has helped so much with fine motor skills. As you can see by the smock photo, these are worn daily and have protected many shirts; and the non-stop painting has helped those grip and fine motor skills. \r\n\r\nThe puzzles have created opportunities to develop our cognitive and problem solving skills as well as honing our fine motor skills. Hammering out those letters has helped with letter recognition and our motor skills. Great impacts have been felt as a result of the generosity shown.","fullyFundedDate":1768522888700,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-skills/10017291/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clouse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9775016"},{"teacherId":8156221,"projectId":10017740,"letterContent":"I would like to express my deepest gratitude for the generous donation received for our classroom at J.T. McWilliams ES. Your commitment to supporting public education has provided our students with tools that directly enhance their daily learning experiences. Because of your generous donation, my students have been able to continue to practice essential reading and writing skills in engaging and autonomous ways. My students now have a wider variety of non-fiction texts they can read while at the library center, and they were even able to start their own home libraries because of your generosity. \r\n\r\nThese materials are not just supplies, but catalysts for academic and social-emotional growth. Students will continue to use these materials to practice their reading and writing skills in exciting ways, which will in turn, continue to foster a love for reading and writing.","fullyFundedDate":1768536744480,"projectUrl":"project/power-in-literacy/10017740/","projectTitle":"Power in Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8156221_orig.jpg?crop=242,242,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768280521443","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8156221"},{"teacherId":2352270,"projectId":10002385,"letterContent":"Thank you for you help in the classroom this project allowed consumables in the classroom to help with individualized learning for students in a self-contained classroom. These funds helped save me the classroom teacher from digging into my own pocket! Thank you!\r\n\r\n Its takes a community near and far to teach these days and we couldn't do without help from people like you thank you! These consumables helped us tailor learning for students in our classroom so they could succeed like their general education counterparts!","fullyFundedDate":1768456501201,"projectUrl":"project/spring-semester-refresh/10002385/","projectTitle":"Spring Semester Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Montgomery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2352270_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570118705138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2352270"},{"teacherId":10405252,"projectId":10025939,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. My students loved the center, and they are excited to participate in the center each day. Setting up the center was really easy, and I was able to get the center started on the same day I received the package. Each day, the students are able to rotate two times. Meaning, the students are able to experience the center at least two times a week. If we are not able to participate in centers, the children are extremely disappointed. You are a part of this joy, and I truly thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1768673570904,"projectUrl":"project/making-centers-exciting/10025939/","projectTitle":"Making Centers Exciting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Raiford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405252"},{"teacherId":9794005,"projectId":9980740,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations given to help make the music lessons even more magical! Students have gotten to play new games, have more instrument enrichment, and gain ownership over the music lessons.\r\n\r\nA goal of mine was to help students be more independent in the music lesson. They now have the ability to easily select and bring their instruments to a playable position on their own. This helps tremendously not only with transitions, but also with giving students more chances at being responsible for their own learning. Thank you for helping create these opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1768261949403,"projectUrl":"project/music-music-all-around/9980740/","projectTitle":"Music, Music All Around!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vandruff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9794005"},{"teacherId":5590184,"projectId":10010911,"letterContent":"The Makerspace Challenge has been a game changer for my students. This year my students had a third lane to participate in our Marble Track challenge. More students were able to design and build their Marble Track rollercoasters this year. My students from 3rd to 5th grade really were engaged and worked together to make their rollercoasters a success.\r\nOur Rubik's cube challenge is also a success. Students have been perfecting their skills in addition and fractions using the 4x4 and 9x9 Rubik's cubes. They have used problem solving skills using algorithms to solve parts of the Rubik's cube. My 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students have used the parts of the Rubik's cube to identify and reduce fractions. My 1st and 2nd grade students have used the 4x4 cubes to learn addition skills. After the activity my students all said they wanted to come back and do it again and go deeper with both their math skills and their solving skills.\r\nAll of the Makerspace Challenge components have become a vital part of the STEM program in my library. We appreciate all that you have done to make this concept go from a dream to a living part of our library and our school.","fullyFundedDate":1768681849754,"projectUrl":"project/makerspace-challenge/10010911/","projectTitle":"Makerspace Challenge","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Heckler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5590184"},{"teacherId":10403604,"projectId":10018264,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new magnetic tiles, counting manipulatives, and matching games has completely transformed our independent task centers. Through these engaging, hands-on activities, my students are building vital fine motor skills and expanding their vocabularies without even realizing they are learning. This differentiated approach caters perfectly to their individual needs, boosting their confidence and allowing these unique learners to truly thrive.\r\n\r\nNow that the students have mastered the basics, we are ready to move on to a creative storytelling project. They will use the magnetic tiles to construct 3D models of story settings and the letter tiles to label key elements of their scenes. Your generous support has provided the essential foundation they need to transition from basic recognition to imaginative application, helping them grow into independent and capable learners.","fullyFundedDate":1768700369914,"projectUrl":"project/happy-new-year-its-time-for-new-and-en/10018264/","projectTitle":"Happy New Year! It's Time for New and Engaging Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10403604_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y205&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768271086987","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403604"},{"teacherId":8580198,"projectId":10012367,"letterContent":"With your generous contribution, our students and families are able to use our courtyard in various ways! We often have classes taking instruction outdoors to conduct lessons or to allow students to practice skills in a different setting. We also have classes enjoying the outdoor space while reading as a whole group or independently.\r\n\r\nRecently, we also hosted our Spring Family Night, during which many families sat together to engage in STEAM-related activities and to simply spend time together enjoying the evening.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making our school a space our students and families can enjoy!","fullyFundedDate":1768363971105,"projectUrl":"project/picnic-benches-for-our-students/10012367/","projectTitle":"Picnic Benches for Our Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8580198_orig.jpg?crop=586,586,x0,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661404016619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8580198"},{"teacherId":10403181,"projectId":10015147,"letterContent":"I am grateful for all the new supplies and equipment that have been donated to support my classroom and students with physical disabilities. The steppingstones are giving the students additional balance challenges. While adding color to the classroom. The laminator has helped a lot with giving me the ability to laminate games that challenge the student's strength and balance, while giving me the opportunity to make therapy fun. The other equipment adds to the variety of ways I can challenge them physically. \r\n\tThere is a sensory motor pathway that I was able to print out and laminate and place them around the room with different balance pads and boards and the kids find it challenging, but fun. The students love the new games that they have been able to play. They are even more excited to come to the therapy classroom because it has more color and even more toys and equipment options. \r\n\tI hope to add more balance equipment to the therapy classroom that will continue to challenge the students in order for them to improve their abilities to access their educational environment safely and as independently as possible. Thank you again for choosing to donate to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768500566025,"projectUrl":"project/balance-to-infinity-and-beyond/10015147/","projectTitle":"Balance to Infinity and Beyond","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Margie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403181"},{"teacherId":9426459,"projectId":10020892,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. These items have made a significant impact during direct Occupational Therapy sessions making therapy more fun and engaging. \r\n\r\nThese items have assisted me in meeting my students unique needs and have helped them to be more successful in their classrooms. I use these items daily and I am incredibly grateful. \r\n\r\nThe crash pad has been extremely beneficial with helping a student with being safer in their class and reducing self injurious behaviors. The various sensory items have been helpful for all of my students both in their classes and during OT sessions. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768666933228,"projectUrl":"project/occupational-therapy-sensory-items/10020892/","projectTitle":"Occupational Therapy Sensory Items","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Annie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9426459"},{"teacherId":9322600,"projectId":9998539,"letterContent":"I am writing with heartfelt gratitude to thank you for your incredible generosity in supporting our recent spelling bee at JT McWilliams. Because of your kindness, what could have been a simple classroom activity became a truly memorable and meaningful experience for my students and our school.\r\n\r\nYour donations provided the supplies and resources we needed to create an engaging, well-organized, and exciting event. From the moment the spelling bee began, the students were filled with enthusiasm, confidence, and pride. Many of them stepped outside of their comfort zones, demonstrating courage, perseverance, and a love for learning that was inspiring to witness.\r\n\r\nMore than just a competition, this event became a beautiful moment of growth and connection. Students cheered one another on, celebrated each other's successes, and learned valuable lessons about effort and resilience. These are the kinds of experiences that stay with them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nNone of this would have been possible without your support. Your generosity did more than provide supplies you created an opportunity for students to shine, to believe in themselves, and to feel seen and supported.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire school community, thank you for making such a lasting impact. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768158032128,"projectUrl":"project/spelling-bee-champs-in-the-making/9998539/","projectTitle":"Spelling Bee Champs in the Making!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9322600_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776225615697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9322600"},{"teacherId":9526237,"projectId":10015119,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom, because of your kindness and generosity, my students now have new, fun materials and supplies to help them learn, explore, and grow. \r\n\r\nYour donation made a big difference in our classroom. My students are excited to use the new resources, and they will help make learning more fun and engaging every day. Scented stickers are a hit in our classroom! Those comfy pillows are a must for our independent reading!\r\n\r\nWe are very grateful for your support and for believing in our class! 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