{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John Tartan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5770399,"projectId":10116781,"letterContent":"I appreciate your donations so much! The donation of hygiene kits for the children in need at my school. These essential items, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, soap, and washcloths, will make a significant difference in their daily lives.\r\n\r\nProviding these supplies demonstrates a commitment to supporting vulnerable members of our community. Thank you for your thoughtful contribution, which will help promote dignity and well-being among those who require assistance.","fullyFundedDate":1773850642943,"projectUrl":"project/kits-for-the-community/10116781/","projectTitle":"Kits For The Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waddell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5770399_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x129,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661367591127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tswaddell"},{"teacherId":10402787,"projectId":10012560,"letterContent":"The materials and snacks have had a meaningful impact on my students' learning experience and classroom engagement. We have been using the new resources daily during small group instruction and hands-on activities, especially in literacy and math centers. The manipulatives and learning tools have helped make abstract concepts more concrete, allowing students to better understand and apply what they are learning. One specific moment that stood out was during a math lesson where students used the new hands-on materials to solve addition and subtraction problems. there was a noticeable increase in confidence and participation, even from students who are usually more reserved.\r\n\r\nThe snacks also created a positive and motivating environment, helping students stay focused and engaged throughout longer learning tasks. \r\n\r\nGoing forward, we will continue building on these resources as we move into more challenging concepts. The continued use of these tools will help reinforce skills while keeping students actively engaged and motivated in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1769177565057,"projectUrl":"project/small-supplies-big-impact/10012560/","projectTitle":"Small Supplies, Big Impact!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Isabel Adornado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402787"},{"teacherId":10409762,"projectId":10035206,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"A Classroom Designed for Focus, Comfort, and Success.\" Because of your kindness, our classroom has truly transformed into a more engaging and supportive learning environment for my students.\r\nThe colored printer has made a huge difference in how I prepare materials, lessons are now more vibrant, clear, and exciting, which helps students stay focused and better understand the content. The Pop-Tarts have been such a thoughtful addition, giving students a quick snack when they need it most, helping them stay energized and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\nThe fidgets have been incredibly helpful for students who need support with focus and self-regulation. I've already seen improvements in their ability to stay on task and participate more confidently. Lastly, the floor chair cushions have created a comfortable and flexible seating option, allowing students to choose a space where they feel relaxed and ready to learn.\r\nYour generosity has not only provided materials but has also created a classroom environment where students feel cared for, supported, and motivated. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in their daily learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1768740088919,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-designed-for-focus-comfort/10035206/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Designed for Focus, Comfort, and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CRISPINA MENDOZA","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409762"},{"teacherId":10288060,"projectId":10017971,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. These materials have truly made a difference in our day to day learning.\r\n\r\nMy students use the whiteboards, markers, and erasers all the time during lessons. It's been especially helpful during reading and math because they can quickly show their thinking, make changes, and try again without worrying about mistakes. It's also made participation go way up since everyone has a way to respond.\r\n\r\nThe storage bins have honestly been a game changer for me. I'm now able to organize all of my phonics materials, which makes it so much easier to grab what I need and keep small group time running smoothly. The classroom just feels more organized overall, and that helps both me and the students stay focused.\r\n\r\nThe timer has also been great. The students can actually see how much time they have left, which has helped them stay on task and manage their time better. It's something simple, but it's made a big difference.\r\n\r\nAnd the treasure box has definitely been a favorite. Students get to choose an item when they turn in homework or complete their assignments on their Chromebooks, and they absolutely love it. It's been a fun way to motivate them and celebrate their effort.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw everything, they were so excited and couldn't wait to start using it. You could tell they felt proud to have these new tools in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we'll continue using these materials every day as we work on building stronger reading, writing, and math skills. Having these resources ready and organized helps me focus more on teaching and gives my students more opportunities to stay engaged and successful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible for us, we really appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1768576278825,"projectUrl":"project/tools-books-and-joyful-learning-for-yo/10017971/","projectTitle":"Tools, Books, and Joyful Learning for Young Minds.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gullixson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10288060"},{"teacherId":7396991,"projectId":10001953,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project—your generosity is already making a meaningful difference for our students. We have begun using several of the resources right away, especially the wiggle seat cushions and feelings posters. One teacher shared that a student who typically struggles to stay seated during lessons was able to remain focused for a longer period while using a wiggle seat, allowing him to fully participate in instruction. When students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious—many were eager to try the fidgets and asked thoughtful questions about how the posters could help them understand their feelings. It has been powerful to see students begin to connect their emotions with strategies to manage them.\r\n\r\nThe feelings posters have been especially impactful as teachers start incorporating them into daily classroom routines. Students are beginning to use more specific language to describe how they feel and are practicing coping strategies with guidance. Even in these early stages, we are seeing small but important moments—students pausing to identify their emotions, choosing a tool to help themselves calm down, and returning to learning more quickly. These are big steps toward building independence and self-regulation.\r\n\r\nAs we look ahead, our goal is to fully implement these resources across all classrooms at the start of the next school year. We plan to introduce structured lessons around emotional awareness, goal setting, and self-management, using the posters, journals, and visual supports created with the laminating materials. Students will continue building their emotional vocabulary while also strengthening their focus and persistence in academic tasks. Thanks to your support, we are creating a learning environment where students feel understood, supported, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1769096704650,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-focus-feelings-and-academic/10001953/","projectTitle":"Tools for Focus, Feelings, and Academic Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKenna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7396991_orig.jpg?crop=1060,1060,x240,y355&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703551981090","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7396991"},{"teacherId":10402939,"projectId":10013280,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students have experienced more fun and fulfilling times in our library!\r\n\r\nThe new resources have been utilized to offer more choices during our kiddos' earned free time. The expanded variety of toys truly caters to the diverse interests of our unique students, making their reward time more engaging and meaningful. Special moments like watching a small group of students get together and collaborate over one of the new hands-on activities could not be possible with out your donations. They practiced sharing, problem-solving, and encouraging one another—skills that are just as valuable as academic growth.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. Their eyes lit up as they explored the new options, and many couldn't wait to try everything. It was wonderful to see students engage with each other and find a renewed interest in Library.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue incorporating these resources into both structured and unstructured learning times. Students will have opportunities to use them as part of small group activities that promote social skills, creativity, and teamwork. We are also exploring ways to connect some of the materials to reading.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom environment, and we are so grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768506235036,"projectUrl":"project/come-in-to-our-library/10013280/","projectTitle":"Come in to our Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Conzuelo Macias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402939"},{"teacherId":9209372,"projectId":9999466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Building Readers Through Sound and Print. Because of you, my students received headphones with microphones and have access to Scholastic Magazines, resources that make a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe headphones with microphones help students build confidence as they practice reading aloud, listen closely to sounds, and strengthen their phonics skills. Many of my students are beginning their journey as readers, and having the right tools allows them to focus, participate, and feel successful. I am already seeing growth in their learning—their i-Ready results improved as they use high-quality, performant headphones that support better focus and clearer audio.\r\n\r\nThe Scholastic Magazines are especially exciting for my class. For several of my students, this is the very first print material they have ever owned. They feel excited as they hold their magazines, turn the pages, and discover new stories. These magazines help them connect sounds to print and support the development of a love for reading.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity help my students grow not only as readers, but as confident learners. Thank you for believing in my classroom and for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1768168090590,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-through-sound-and-print/9999466/","projectTitle":"Building Readers Through Sound and Print","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9209372"},{"teacherId":10402562,"projectId":10011640,"letterContent":"We have been able to utilize the whiteboards, markers, and erasers to expand on our creative writing. We have been able to color with more creativity using the markers. I have been able to create brag tags for the students to showcase their learning this school year. \r\n\r\nMy students were excited to utilize and/or receive the materials. They were very thankful to be able to receive the items. \r\n\r\nAs we begin wrapping up the school year, students are working on finalizing end of the year projects and these tools have helped them to do so.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1768357481839,"projectUrl":"project/1st-grade-rewarding-materials/10011640/","projectTitle":"1st Grade Rewarding Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKechnie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402562"},{"teacherId":9352829,"projectId":9998457,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom. Thanks to your kindness, my students now have access to much-needed headphones and privacy folders—resources that are already making a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\nThe headphones allow students to focus more effectively during independent and digital learning activities, helping minimize distractions.The privacy folders, meanwhile, provide students with a comfortable space to concentrate\r\nduring assessments and independent work, promoting confidence and academic integrity.","fullyFundedDate":1768155435384,"projectUrl":"project/happy-learners/9998457/","projectTitle":"Happy Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schuck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9352829"},{"teacherId":10399120,"projectId":10032034,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a space where students feel motivated, supported, and excited to learn every single day. The \"Motivation, Rewards, and Tools for Student Success\" project has allowed me to create an environment where effort is celebrated and growth is visible. We have been using these new resources daily—whether it's through our reward system for positive behavior and academic growth, or incorporating the tools into small group instruction and independent practice. One of my favorite moments was watching students work through a challenging math task and then proudly earn a reward for persevering. It turned a moment that could have been frustrating into one filled with confidence and pride.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless. There were smiles, excitement, and so many questions about how they could earn rewards and use the new tools. It immediately created a sense of ownership and accountability in the classroom. Students are now more engaged, more willing to take risks, and more motivated to stay focused because they know their hard work is recognized. Even my quieter students have started to participate more, which has been incredibly rewarding to see as their teacher.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will continue to support our current lessons and upcoming projects. As we prepare for important assessments like SBAC, the tools and incentives are helping students stay focused, build stamina, and maintain a positive mindset. We are also using them to reinforce goal-setting, where students track their progress and celebrate growth along the way. Your support is not just impacting a single moment—it is helping build habits, confidence, and a love of learning that will stay with my students far beyond this school year. Thank you for believing in my classroom and making a lasting difference in my students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1768701576589,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-rewards-and-tools-for-stude/10032034/","projectTitle":"Motivation, Rewards, and Tools for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Falcon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10399120_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768494106369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399120"},{"teacherId":9449999,"projectId":9993112,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to meaningful learning materials that enhance their educational experience in powerful ways.\r\n\r\nYour donation has allowed us to provide engaging, hands-on resources that support academic growth, creativity, and critical thinking. These materials are already making a difference by increasing student motivation and participation. My students are excited to learn, collaborate, and explore new ideas each day because of the opportunities you have helped create.\r\n\r\nBeyond the materials themselves, your support sends an important message to my students—that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their success. This encouragement builds confidence and inspires them to do their best both inside and outside of the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' futures and for being an essential part of our learning community. Your generosity is truly appreciated and will have a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1768258676666,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-leadership-presentation-prepar/9993112/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Leadership Presentation Preparation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buckhalter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9449999_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708872733229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9449999"},{"teacherId":10321162,"projectId":9844804,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a bustling hub of young engineers and programmers. I am writing to share the incredible impact your donation has had on my students from Kindergarten through 4th grade.\r\n\r\nBringing Code to Life\r\nWith the arrival of the Botley robots, my students didn't just learn about technology—they held it in their hands. For many of our younger learners, \"programming\" felt like a distant, complex concept. Now, they see it as a series of logic-based puzzles they are fully capable of solving.\r\n\r\nHands-On Problem Solving\r\nThe classroom was filled with energy as the students built elaborate obstacle courses using blocks and classroom supplies. Watching them navigate these challenges was inspiring.\r\n\r\nLogical Thinking: Students had to visualize the robot's path and translate that into a sequence of commands.\r\n\r\nDocumentation: Even our youngest learners practiced \"keeping track\" of their programs, marking down steps and adjusting their code when the robot hit a stray block.\r\n\r\nResilience: When a program didn't work the first time, there weren't frustrated tears—there was excitement to \"debug\" and try again.\r\n\r\nTeamwork and Community\r\nPerhaps the most rewarding part of this project was watching the collaboration. Students worked in small groups, learning how to listen to one another's ideas, take turns with the remote programmer, and celebrate together when their Botley successfully reached the finish line.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in these young minds and for making STEM accessible, tactile, and—most importantly—fun. 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