{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"James B McMillan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":67.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9377505,"projectId":10034741,"letterContent":"The integration of technology into my instructional practices has had a meaningful and positive impact on student learning and engagement. Through the use of interactive digital tools, students were able to actively participate in project-based assignments that promoted creativity, collaboration, and deeper understanding of academic content. Technology transformed traditional assignments into interactive learning experiences, increasing student motivation and ownership of their work.\r\n\r\nTechnology has also been instrumental in supporting differentiated instruction. By using various digital platforms and tools, I was able to tailor instruction to meet students' individual needs and abilities. This flexibility allowed students to access content in multiple formats, work at their own pace, and receive targeted supports aligned with their learning styles and skill levels.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, technology guided me in developing and implementing appropriate services outlined in students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Digital tools made it easier to align instructional activities with specific IEP goals and objectives, ensuring intentional and meaningful support for each student. Progress monitoring became more efficient, as students were able to track their own growth through data, feedback, and visual progress indicators, fostering self-awareness and accountability in their learning journey.\r\n\r\nOverall, the use of technology has strengthened my ability to design purposeful instruction, align activities to student goals, and support measurable growth. I am thankful for the opportunity to learn, apply, and share innovative practices that continue to enhance student learning outcomes and promote equitable access to education for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1768724626687,"projectUrl":"project/technology-access-for-student-success/10034741/","projectTitle":"Technology Access for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nubla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9377505"},{"teacherId":10099417,"projectId":9996181,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help in funding my classroom. Everything is being used to the fullest! My students love the seating as they tend to need to wiggle, but still be safe. \r\n\r\nAll of the art supplies have become very useful as we tend to go through markers quickly. They are the choice coloring utensil at the moment. We also love playing games during our SEL time as this helps with taking turns, sharing, and remembering to always have good sportsmanship no matter what. Winning or losing. \r\nI also ordered a laminating machine with sheets. These will be useful when we need to make more centers in the class for individual learning needs. \r\nI am extremely appreciative of all of the people that make Donors Choose happen!","fullyFundedDate":1768145865582,"projectUrl":"project/safe-space/9996181/","projectTitle":"Safe Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10099417"},{"teacherId":9813343,"projectId":9525220,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity toward our project, \"A Library and a Lot of Paper!\" It might seem like a simple combination, but for a 3rd-grade classroom, these resources are the fuel and the spark that keep us moving every single day.\r\n\r\nThe graphic novels have been an absolute sensation. For many of my students, especially those who are still building their confidence as readers, traditional chapter books can feel intimidating. The vibrant illustrations and engaging dialogue of these graphic novels have removed those barriers. They are trading books, discussing what they should read next, and when we can get the next volume in the series. You haven't just given them books; you've given them the gift of seeing themselves as successful readers.\r\n\r\nWhile the books provide the inspiration, the cases of paper provide the foundation. In a busy 3rd-grade classroom, we print everything from math practice sheets and reading graphic organizers to creative writing prompts and assessments. Before this project was funded, I often had to limit what I printed to save resources, including the readings for their tests and homework to help their parents guide their students to become readers outside of school, too. Now, I can ensure that every student has the physical materials they need to follow along with lessons and practice their skills. Having a reliable supply of paper means I can focus my energy on teaching rather than worrying about basic supplies.\r\n\r\nYour support has streamlined our daily operations and ignited a new passion for literacy in my students. You have shown my class that their education is worth investing in, and for that, we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you for being the \"wind beneath the wings\" of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1766492607754,"projectUrl":"project/a-library-and-a-lot-of-paper/9525220/","projectTitle":"A Library and a Lot of Paper!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kemen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9813343_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y845&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748309289136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9813343"},{"teacherId":9800238,"projectId":9369953,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and providing visual timers for my students. We use these timers daily during independent work, small-group instruction, transitions, and assessments. Having a clear visual of how much time remains helps students manage expectations, stay on task, and complete assignments with less anxiety and fewer behavioral disruptions.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the timers, they were excited and immediately curious about how they worked. Many students quickly began checking the timer independently instead of asking how much time was left, which increased their independence and confidence.\r\n\r\nAcademically, the timers have helped students persist through challenging tasks and improve work completion. Behaviorally, they have reduced frustration, off-task behaviors, and transition difficulties. Our next step is continuing to use timers to support goal-setting, time management, and self-monitoring as students work toward greater independence and academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1749761287200,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-shine-timers-that-build-indepen/9369953/","projectTitle":"Time to Shine: Timers that Build Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9800238_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767904422368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9800238"},{"teacherId":982176,"projectId":9714464,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Time for Kids magazines to our second-grade classroom! These engaging, age-appropriate texts have opened a whole new world of learning for my students. Each issue helps us practice important reading skills such as identifying the main idea, finding key details, making text-to-self connections, and learning new vocabulary in context. The nonfiction topics also spark curiosity and encourage students to ask thoughtful questions about the world around them—skills that are essential for building strong readers and thinkers.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading Time for Kids has become a favorite part of the week. Students gather in small groups to read, discuss, and annotate the articles using highlighters and sticky notes. We focus on using text features like headings, captions, and diagrams to deepen comprehension, and students love sharing their \"wow facts\" during class discussions. The colorful visuals and current, real-world topics make reading come alive in ways that traditional texts sometimes can't.\r\n\r\nSome of my students who were previously reluctant readers are now eagerly flipping through the pages as soon as new issues arrive. One student in particular, who used to struggle to stay engaged during reading, now proudly shares facts about science and animals from Time for Kids with classmates. It's inspiring to see their excitement grow as they realize that reading isn't just something we do in school—it's a way to explore and understand the world. Your support has truly made a difference in helping my students see themselves as readers, learners, and global citizens.","fullyFundedDate":1760642487812,"projectUrl":"project/big-news-for-little-readers/9714464/","projectTitle":"Big News for Little Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poeltler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp982176_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476027728391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-poeltler"},{"teacherId":10099417,"projectId":9512515,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to donate to my classroom. The students are loving all the things to help them calm their bodies, and I appreciate all the calmness too! The light covers are so helpful and our star lights make things much more cozy! The students are loving the games and the beanbag chairs have gotten lots of use! \r\n\r\nWhen my students first enter the room, they are usually highly escalated and want to destroy things, but with all the things that can distract them and calm them, they tend to not destroy and ask lots of questions, like when did you get this game? Can we play it again? Before students would take a lot of time calming themselves, but they feel safe and are ready to get back to learning.\r\n\r\nWE all appreciate the donations, even the teachers who come to my room are amazed with how zen like it is! My next step is to get even more calming, sensory activities to help the students. Maybe some books as well to help show them that they are not alone in any struggles that they maybe going through and that it's ok to be feeling the way they do.","fullyFundedDate":1755718936056,"projectUrl":"project/zen-den/9512515/","projectTitle":"Zen Den","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10099417"},{"teacherId":8114020,"projectId":9269934,"letterContent":"Thank you so incredibly much for donating to my project and giving my students the supplies they deserve! With the coloring supplies, my students have been given a world of new things to draw and new ways to annotate our readings. With our folders we are able to keep our writing projects organized for the year to come! The large anchor chart packs have given us better chances to work as a group. We could not be more thankful for the things you have given us and the opportunities that now can happen from your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1746786413579,"projectUrl":"project/successful-learning-environments/9269934/","projectTitle":"Successful Learning Environments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gudjonis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114020"},{"teacherId":982176,"projectId":9479201,"letterContent":"When our new supplies arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement. Something as simple as fresh pencils, glue sticks, and highlighters made them feel like real writers and problem-solvers. They immediately wanted to use the post-it notes to jot down their ideas during reading and to leave little notes for their classmates. It was such a joy to see them eagerly organize their materials and dive right into learning with tools that felt brand new and special.\r\n\r\nWe've already put the resources to work in our daily lessons. For example, during our reading block, students have been using highlighters to mark key details in informational text and post-its to track their thinking. In writing, scissors and glue have helped us create interactive graphic organizers that make our ideas come alive on paper. These resources have encouraged collaboration and creativity, giving students more ownership over their learning.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for us include a writing project where students will draft, revise, and publish their own informational pieces. With the pencils, post-its, and highlighters, they will be able to brainstorm, edit, and share their work in meaningful ways. Thanks to your generosity, my students are equipped with the tools they need to stay engaged and feel confident in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1753909490963,"projectUrl":"project/clean-cozy-and-classroom-ready/9479201/","projectTitle":"“Clean, Cozy, and Classroom-Ready!”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poeltler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp982176_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476027728391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-poeltler"},{"teacherId":982176,"projectId":9288229,"letterContent":"When our new supplies arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement. Something as simple as fresh pencils, glue sticks, and highlighters made them feel like real writers and problem-solvers. They immediately wanted to use the post-it notes to jot down their ideas during reading and to leave little notes for their classmates. It was such a joy to see them eagerly organize their materials and dive right into learning with tools that felt brand new and special.\r\n\r\nWe've already put the resources to work in our daily lessons. For example, during our reading block, students have been using highlighters to mark key details in informational text and post-its to track their thinking. In writing, scissors and glue have helped us create interactive graphic organizers that make our ideas come alive on paper. These resources have encouraged collaboration and creativity, giving students more ownership over their learning.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for us include a writing project where students will draft, revise, and publish their own informational pieces. With the pencils, post-its, and highlighters, they will be able to brainstorm, edit, and share their work in meaningful ways. Thanks to your generosity, my students are equipped with the tools they need to stay engaged and feel confident in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1753912614402,"projectUrl":"project/equip-our-explorers-classroom-supplies/9288229/","projectTitle":"\"Equip Our Explorers: Classroom Supplies Needed!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poeltler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp982176_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476027728391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-poeltler"},{"teacherId":982176,"projectId":9308167,"letterContent":"When the reading bins arrived, my students couldn't wait to explore them! They immediately began organizing our classroom library by genre, author, and reading level. It was incredible to watch them take pride in making our books more accessible and inviting for everyone. Something as simple as a set of bins gave my students ownership of their reading space and made our classroom feel even more like a community of readers.\r\n\r\nThe bins have already transformed our independent reading time. Students can now quickly find books that match their interests, which has sparked more excitement and engagement with reading. Several students even commented that it feels like a \"real library\" now. The ease of access has encouraged them to branch out into new genres and share recommendations with their classmates.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include starting a \"book talk\" routine, where students will use the organized bins to choose books and then share their favorites with the class. This project has created a lasting impact by not only improving the organization of our library but also fostering a love of reading and discovery. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to experience books in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1755738964936,"projectUrl":"project/organized-reading-empowered-readers/9308167/","projectTitle":"“Organized Reading = Empowered Readers!”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poeltler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp982176_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476027728391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-poeltler"},{"teacherId":982176,"projectId":9288076,"letterContent":"When our new supplies arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement. Something as simple as fresh pencils, glue sticks, and highlighters made them feel like real writers and problem-solvers. They immediately wanted to use the post-it notes to jot down their ideas during reading and to leave little notes for their classmates. 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