{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John Tartan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5770399,"projectId":10212401,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire inclusive cheer team, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of essential cheer items. Your thoughtful contributions of 5-gallon heavy-duty buckets with snap-on lids, cheer bow plastic boxes, body mist, hand sanitizer, lotion, and scrunchies have significantly improved our team's comfort, organization, and well-being.\r\n\r\nThe buckets have been especially helpful, providing comfortable seating for team members who cannot stand for long periods and ensuring everyone feels included and cared for during practices and events. The cheer bow plastic boxes are perfect for keeping personal items neatly organized and safe. Additionally, the body mist, hand sanitizer, and lotion have supported our focus on hygiene, which is always important for our group's health and confidence. The scrunchies have been a great way to keep hair securely in place so our team members can perform at their best.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support mean the world to us, and generous donors like you help our team thrive and shine together. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping to make cheer more accessible and enjoyable for all our athletes.","fullyFundedDate":1778017863639,"projectUrl":"project/lets-go-tigers/10212401/","projectTitle":"Let's Go Tigers!","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":10461752,"projectId":10146213,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations. Our students were able to utilize all the materials given. They were very excited when they saw the new basketballs and practice uniforms. During practices we were able to use the cones for dribbling and passing drills.\r\nAfter practice they were each given a snack and a Gatorade. This helped them feel nourished and hydrated, especially after practicing in the heat. After the season, many students expressed gratitude for being able to play and learn the sport of basketball. These donations have helped our students tremendously.","fullyFundedDate":1782084799495,"projectUrl":"project/basketball-clubteam/10146213/","projectTitle":"Basketball Club/Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10461752"},{"teacherId":10399120,"projectId":10336818,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students have been able to take the field with the equipment they need to learn, practice, and grow together. Seeing their excitement when the new soccer materials arrived was such a special moment. For many of our students, these resources represent more than just equipment—they represent an opportunity to belong to a team, challenge themselves, and discover what they are capable of accomplishing.\r\n\r\nWe are using these materials to build fundamental soccer skills while also developing confidence, teamwork, perseverance, communication, and sportsmanship. During practices, students are learning that improvement comes from trying again, encouraging one another, and working toward a common goal. It has been incredibly rewarding to watch students become more willing to participate, take risks, and cheer for their teammates as their skills and confidence grow.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our season, our next steps are to build on these foundational skills, strengthen our teamwork, and give students even more opportunities to demonstrate leadership both on and off the field. Your support has helped us create an experience where students can feel successful, connected, and proud to represent their school. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us build confidence through soccer!","fullyFundedDate":1781671098291,"projectUrl":"project/kicking-off-confidence-through-soccer/10336818/","projectTitle":"Kicking Off Confidence Through Soccer","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":7387219,"projectId":10050982,"letterContent":"A Heartfelt Thank You to Donors Choose: Bridging the Gap\r\n Supporters and Generous Donors,\r\n\r\nThere are not enough words to fully express the gratitude and joy that fill our hearts because of your generosity. Every day, your support reminds us that we are not alone in our mission to provide our students with meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.\r\n\r\nThe materials provided through Donors Choose are making a tremendous difference in our classroom. These resources are being used to strengthen teaching and learning across reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning. Each resource opens another door for our students to explore, question, practice, and discover their own abilities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us bridge the gap that exists when students do not have consistent access to the learning materials they need. What may seem like a simple classroom resource can become a powerful learning opportunity for a child. Because of you, our students are able to engage in learning in new and exciting ways while developing skills that will support them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nDonorsChoose has sparked a new level of thinking among our students. They are becoming more curious, more confident, and more willing to challenge themselves. We see their excitement when new materials arrive, and we witness their eagerness to take advantage of every opportunity placed before them. Our students are grasping every opportunity provided, and that is a beautiful thing to witness.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is doing more than providing supplies—you are helping to create experiences, build confidence, encourage curiosity, and inspire possibilities. You are showing our students that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nThere is truly not a day that goes by when our hearts are not filled with gratitude. Thank you for seeing the gap and helping us close it, one learning opportunity at a time. Thank you for investing in our students, believing in their future, and giving them the tools they need to reach their fullest potential.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping us bridge the gap by providing resources that make learning more engaging, meaningful, and accessible for our students. We are using these materials every day to strengthen skills in reading, math, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning. One special classroom moment was watching students eagerly gather around the new materials, explore them, and immediately begin asking questions and sharing ideas. Their excitement was contagious! When they first saw the resources, their faces lit up with curiosity and joy. They were excited to touch, explore, and discover how the materials could help them learn. It was a beautiful reminder that having the right resources can spark a whole new level of thinking and engagement.\r\n\r\nOur students are continuing to use these resources as they work through current lessons, practice new skills, collaborate with classmates, and make connections across subjects. They are grasping every opportunity provided to them, and we are seeing increased confidence as they participate and challenge themselves. As we move forward, students will continue applying what they have learned through hands-on activities, reading and math practice, science and social studies investigations, and opportunities to develop their social-emotional skills. Your generosity has given our students more than classroom materials—it has given them opportunities to explore, think critically, build confidence, and believe in what they can accomplish. There is not a day that goes by that our hearts are not filled with gratitude and joy. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us close the gap, one learning opportunity at a time.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude,\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us bridge the gap and make learning possible.","fullyFundedDate":1774383687504,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-educational-gap/10050982/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Educational Gap.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. GIll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7387219_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689026248525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7387219"},{"teacherId":10399145,"projectId":9993144,"letterContent":"Firstly, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donations. Although I don't have pictures of everything, I can assure you that my students were thrilled with their new rewards and supplies. In the provided pictures, I introduced my kindergarten students to the whiteboards, which they were incredibly excited about. They eagerly anticipate the fun activities that come with the use of whiteboards, and in this case, it was working on sounding out words to construct sentences. In another picture, you'll see one of our fourth graders using the new Expo markers. Although not many pictures were taken, the new colors for the markers allowed me to color-code various elements. For instance, we engage in an advanced word study activity where we work with the children on different vowel sounds, such as long, short, open, and closed vowels. With these markers, I was able to use multiple colors to distinguish between the word being studied and the necessary markings. Overall, I am incredibly grateful for the donations and eagerly anticipate using them again in the upcoming school year.","fullyFundedDate":1768485632180,"projectUrl":"project/rsc-supplies-and-rewards/9993144/","projectTitle":"RSC Supplies and Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399145"},{"teacherId":10103361,"projectId":10025880,"letterContent":"My students are using these new resources daily during hands-on science investigations, and it has completely transformed the way they engage with learning. The plastic trays have quickly become an essential part of our lab routine, giving each group a defined space to safely explore materials without the usual chaos of shared tables. During a recent ecosystem modeling project, students used the heavy-duty cardstock and mini printer to build and label 3D food chains and habitats, which helped them better understand relationships between organisms in a way that felt meaningful and memorable. The magnetic wall files have also made a noticeable difference in classroom organization—students now independently file their lab reports, data sheets, and reflections, which has increased their ownership of the learning process.","fullyFundedDate":1771889378729,"projectUrl":"project/fun-activities-ahead/10025880/","projectTitle":"Fun Activities Ahead!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. 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Several students who are usually quieter or less confident became more involved and showed strong leadership skills during the project.\r\nIn a school where many students face challenges outside the classroom, this project helped build a stronger sense of belonging, positivity, and emotional support for everyone involved. Thank you for helping my students learn the importance of kindness, empathy, and community service.","fullyFundedDate":1771630876913,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-in-action-students-leading-cha/10087548/","projectTitle":"Kindness in Action: Students Leading Change","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10103361_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772089726624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10103361"},{"teacherId":10321162,"projectId":10011252,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our entire school community, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of Ozobots to our classroom.\r\nIt is one thing to tell a child they can change the world with technology; it is quite another to put the power to do so right in the palms of their hands. Your support has turned our classroom into a vibrant laboratory of creativity and logic.\r\n\r\nThe Impact of Your Gift\r\n\r\nThe Ozobots have already begun to transform the way my students approach learning. Here is how your donation is making a difference:\r\n\r\nHands-on Coding: Students are moving beyond screens to see their code come to life in the physical world. Whether they are using color codes or OzoBlockly, they are learning the \"language of the future.\"\r\n\r\nProblem Solving: These tiny robots challenge my students to think critically. When a bot doesn't follow the path they expected, they don't give up—they debug, iterate, and try again.\r\n\r\nCollaboration: Coding can be a solitary task, but with these robots, it's a team sport. I see students huddled together, brainstorming ways to navigate \"Mars missions\" or \"city maps\" they've drawn themselves.\r\n\r\nInclusion: Robotics can often feel intimidating, but the approachable nature of the Ozobot makes STEM accessible to every student in my room, regardless of their prior experience.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has provided more than just hardware; you have provided confidence. You are helping foster a generation of creators, thinkers, and innovators who aren't afraid to tackle complex problems.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for believing in the importance of STEAM education. We are so excited to keep exploring, \"coding,\" and growing thanks to your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768337848229,"projectUrl":"project/small-robots-big-dreams-coding-with-oz/10011252/","projectTitle":"Small Robots, Big Dreams: Coding with Ozobots","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pennington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10321162_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760794489446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10321162"},{"teacherId":5884487,"projectId":9749688,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my project. Because of your generosity, I was able to purchase 100 brand new books to add to our collection.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the boxes arrived, our students were excited. They could not wait to get their hands on these books. My aide and I worked tirelessly to get them ready for circulation and the books have been flying off the shelves. \r\n\r\nOur students love having access to all kinds of books, but they love to hear that they are the first one to check out a book. It gets them very excited.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1768165232609,"projectUrl":"project/help-fill-our-shelves/9749688/","projectTitle":"Help Fill Our Shelves!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rennie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5884487_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753207307186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5884487"},{"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. 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