{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John C Bass Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9354702,"projectId":10588343,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our \"Move, Collaborate, Learn!\" project! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our fifth-grade classroom and has helped turn our classroom into a more active and collaborative learning space.\r\n\r\nThe four standing whiteboards have been especially valuable. We use them during small-group instruction, math problem-solving, reading activities, and collaborative work. Students can gather around the boards, share their thinking, solve problems together, and explain their strategies. One of my favorite things to see is students teaching other students. Instead of simply giving a classmate an answer, they use the whiteboards to demonstrate the steps and explain their thinking. These moments build confidence, leadership, communication, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards also give students the freedom to make mistakes. They can erase, rethink, and try again without feeling discouraged. Learning becomes more interactive because students are moving, discussing, questioning, and participating instead of simply sitting at their desks.\r\n\r\nOur new vacuum has also been a great help. With students constantly moving around the classroom for small groups and collaborative activities, keeping our learning space clean and welcoming is important. It allows us to quickly take care of our classroom and be ready for the next learning activity.\r\n\r\nYour support provided much more than classroom materials. You gave my students tools that encourage them to collaborate, take risks, become leaders, and learn from one another. These resources will continue to be part of our everyday learning throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping us create a classroom where they can truly move, collaborate, and learn!","fullyFundedDate":1788663762006,"projectUrl":"project/move-collaborate-learn/10588343/","projectTitle":"Move, Collaborate, Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cainglet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9354702_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723000899002","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9354702"},{"teacherId":9555731,"projectId":10579536,"letterContent":"You should've seen the kids faces when they saw all the snacks!!! They were blown away. It helps them look forward to school and snack time each day.\r\n\r\nThe books are awesome! They're mostly all hardcover too so they will last for years to come. We were able to get a diverse variety and the kids are finding books that represent them. \r\n\r\nThe toys we received were perfect. The tic tac toe game must be their favorite! I'm excited to use all of them this school year. We appreciate your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1788582482143,"projectUrl":"project/fun-times/10579536/","projectTitle":"Fun Times!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9555731_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716515772440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9555731"},{"teacherId":5635499,"projectId":10537810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing these team-building activities and collaborative games into our classroom! Because of your generosity, our learning space has transformed into a vibrant hub of teamwork, problem-solving, and shared success.\r\n\r\nWe use these new games and activities daily to practice essential communication skills, planning, and emotional resilience. Recently, our class tackled a team building challenge where students had to work together to achieve the rolling a ball into the hole of a tarp. They need to hold tarps, and lift up or down together to move the ball, only through effective communication and synchronous actions can success be achieved!\r\n\r\nInstead of getting frustrated when things didn't go as planned, the room was filled with laughter, eager gestures, and intense focus. Watching them cheer each other on as they finally found a collective solution was an incredible moment—they realized that everyone's unique contribution was essential to achieving their common goal.\r\n\r\nWhen the packages first arrived and we unboxed the new activities together, the atmosphere was pure magic! Eyes lit up, and there was an instant wave of high-fives and excited gasps. One student exclaimed, \"We get to play these together?!\" They could immediately tell that these weren't just standard classroom tools, but special opportunities to connect, play, and tackle challenges as a team.\r\n\r\nNow that our students have built a strong foundation in active listening and cooperative problem-solving, we are taking these skills to the next level. Over the coming weeks, students will create a Readers Theater of the story The Enormous Turnip and showcase it to their parents featuring all that they learned about teamwork. \r\n\r\nYour support did far more than provide games—you gave our students the opportunity to learn how to communicate, overcome obstacles together, and lift each other up. Thank you for believing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788461901416,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-teamwork-plans/10537810/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Teamwork Plans","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MacKinnon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5635499_orig.png?crop=326,326,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717510236825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5635499"},{"teacherId":9347135,"projectId":10520860,"letterContent":"I am so excited to know that such wonderful people stepped up to help my PE students get better equipment. I can't thank each of you enough for your kindness and generosity. The equipment will make such a difference for my students. I can not wait to see their faces when the equipment arrives but more importantly I can not wait to see the excitement on their faces when they realize they get to use equipment never used before! Watching students play and learn is one of the greatest joys of my job. Thank you again for helping to give my students the equipment they need to be as successful as possible.","fullyFundedDate":1788620526548,"projectUrl":"project/pe-equipment/10520860/","projectTitle":"PE Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Reardon ( Coach)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347135_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709134377802","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347135"},{"teacherId":9347135,"projectId":8081076,"letterContent":"I am so excited to know that such wonderful people stepped up to help my PE students get better equipment. I can't thank each of you enough for your kindness and generosity. The equipment will make such a difference for my students. I can not wait to see their faces when the equipment arrives but more importantly I can not wait to see the excitement on their faces when they realize they get to use equipment never used before! Watching students play and learn is one of the greatest joys of my job. Thank you again for helping to give my students the equipment they need to be as successful as possible.","fullyFundedDate":1707338081431,"projectUrl":"project/bear-pe-equipment/8081076/","projectTitle":"Bear P.E. Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Reardon ( Coach)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347135_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709134377802","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347135"},{"teacherId":5705296,"projectId":9994458,"letterContent":"Your incredibly generous gifts of books, ambient lights, and comfortable beanbags have completely transformed our fourth-grade classroom into a thriving hub of eager readers. The moment these items arrived, the students' excitement was palpable, and that enthusiasm has directly translated into a deep passion for reading. The brand-new books have sparked their curiosity, giving every child a story they can personally connect with and enjoy. By replacing rigid desks with soft, welcoming beanbags and cozy lighting, you have created a magical sanctuary where students eagerly look forward to diving into their books every single day.\r\nThis vibrant new environment has dramatically increased student engagement and fostered a joyful reading community. Students who once viewed reading as a chore are now completely immersed in their chapters, actively sharing their favorite plot twists and characters with their classmates. Your kindness has not only improved their daily school experience but has also built a strong foundation for lifelong learning and academic confidence. Thank you for investing in our classroom and inspiring our fourth graders to discover the pure joy of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1768671872015,"projectUrl":"project/stay-and-read-awhile/9994458/","projectTitle":"Stay and Read Awhile","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hartle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5705296_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657586164362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5705296"},{"teacherId":9356492,"projectId":10265379,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the generous support that helped bring these new art supplies into our school! These materials have already made such a difference in what I am able to offer my students in the art room. With new watercolor paints, acrylic paints, oil pastels, clay, printmaking tools, and mixed-media paper, students are getting opportunities to explore a much wider variety of art materials and techniques. Instead of simply learning about different art forms, they are able to actually experiment, create, and discover which materials inspire them.\r\n\r\nThese supplies also help make art accessible to hundreds of students across our school. Having classroom-sized quantities means students can spend more time creating and less time waiting or sharing limited materials. The additional tools and equipment have also made it easier for me to prepare materials and create engaging projects and displays for our school. Most importantly, these donations have helped create an art room where students can take creative risks, learn new skills, and feel proud of what they make.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for investing in our students and our art program. Your generosity goes far beyond purchasing supplies. You have given our students more opportunities to express themselves, build confidence, and experience the joy of creating something that is completely their own. These materials will continue to impact students throughout the school year, and we are so thankful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778175963397,"projectUrl":"project/create-build-imagine/10265379/","projectTitle":"Create, Build, Imagine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356492"},{"teacherId":9357643,"projectId":10277573,"letterContent":"Our new classroom rug and teacher chair have helped create a comfortable, welcoming space where our kindergarten class can come together to learn each day. The rug gives every student a place to sit during our whole-group lessons, while the teacher chair allows me to sit right alongside them as we read, learn, and have classroom discussions together.\r\n\r\nSo much of kindergarten learning happens on the carpet! This is where we read stories together, practice phonics and letter sounds, build vocabulary, discuss characters and events, make predictions, and learn how to listen and respond to one another. Having a large rug gives students a clearly defined learning space where they can see our books and lessons and participate as a classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe students especially love gathering together for read-alouds. They get excited to see what book we are reading and love sharing their ideas, noticing details in the illustrations, and making connections to their own lives. Our new rug and chair have made this area feel like the heart of our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my kindergarteners a comfortable place to gather, learn, read, and grow together. We will use this space every single school day, and I am so grateful for your support of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1784132625110,"projectUrl":"project/a-gathering-space-for-little-learners/10277573/","projectTitle":"A Gathering Space for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Charlton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9357643_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786888348202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357643"},{"teacherId":9357643,"projectId":10135661,"letterContent":"Our new classroom rug and teacher chair have helped create a comfortable, welcoming space where our kindergarten class can come together to learn each day. The rug gives every student a place to sit during our whole-group lessons, while the teacher chair allows me to sit right alongside them as we read, learn, and have classroom discussions together.\r\n\r\nSo much of kindergarten learning happens on the carpet! This is where we read stories together, practice phonics and letter sounds, build vocabulary, discuss characters and events, make predictions, and learn how to listen and respond to one another. Having a large rug gives students a clearly defined learning space where they can see our books and lessons and participate as a classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe students especially love gathering together for read-alouds. They get excited to see what book we are reading and love sharing their ideas, noticing details in the illustrations, and making connections to their own lives. Our new rug and chair have made this area feel like the heart of our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my kindergarteners a comfortable place to gather, learn, read, and grow together. We will use this space every single school day, and I am so grateful for your support of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1777991452707,"projectUrl":"project/every-kindergartener-deserves-a-book-to/10135661/","projectTitle":"Every Kindergartener Deserves a Book to Call Their Own","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Charlton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9357643_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786888348202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357643"},{"teacherId":6788237,"projectId":10048713,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously contributing to our Donors Choose project, Essential Supplies For Creative Artists. We truly appreciate your donation.\r\n\r\nWe were so excited to receive the art materials from this Donors Choose project and began using them immediately for art lessons. Kindergarten and 1st grade students were excited to use paper and pencils to draw their Jean-Michel Basquiat-Inspired Dinosaurs. Students in 2nd and 3rd grade used the glue sticks during our Color Wheel Scavenger Hunt. Fourth and 5th grade students used the sharpened pencils and paper to create Claude Monet-Inspired Bridges. Our artists will continue to use the remaining pencils, glue sticks, and paper for future art projects. The hole punch is a tool I'll use often so students can add artwork to their art portfolio binders.\r\n\r\nThese amazing masterpieces were possible because of your donations to our art classroom. My students and their families are grateful for the opportunities to explore different art materials. Thank you so much for helping me encourage my students to be creative!","fullyFundedDate":1778094497758,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-creative-artists/10048713/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies For Creative Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bickerton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6788237_orig.jpg?crop=652,652,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693182987970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bickertonbunch"},{"teacherId":977334,"projectId":10017483,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our flexible seating project. Your investment in our classroom is not just a gift of furniture—it is a direct investment in our students' ability to focus, learn, and succeed.\r\n\r\nIn our daily schedule, there are critical windows where students must sit and engage deeply with academic content. For many of our learners, especially those with ADHD, ADD, and Autism, the traditional \"one-size-fits-all\" desk can be a barrier rather than a tool. Your support has allowed us to introduce sensory-rich seating options that provide the tactile stimulation these students need to regulate their energy and process information effectively.","fullyFundedDate":1768669574239,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-actively-engaged-stud/10017483/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating = Actively Engaged Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whiddon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp977334_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544127620963","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/977334"},{"teacherId":3002932,"projectId":10018924,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my classroom with materials that helped make my teaching easier and more effective. My students enjoyed the books that reinforced the phonics skills they were learning. The games allowed them to practice the phonics skills in a fun way. The handwriting tools allowed me to model correct letter formation so they could improve their skills. Additional center materials helped with making learning more fun because what student doesn't love to stamp out their spelling or sight words. 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