{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Neil C Twitchell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5478960,"projectId":10000503,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and kindness in funding our project.\r\n\r\n Because of you, our students now have exciting new materials to use in their learning centers. The moment everything arrived, the kiddos were full of excitement and curiosity. It has been so special to watch them explore, create, and engage with these new tools. These additions have already made a meaningful difference in how they learn and interact each day.\r\n\r\n Your support helps create a classroom environment that is fun, engaging, and full of opportunities for growth. We truly appreciate you investing in our students learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768186552162,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-engaging-for-preschooler/10000503/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Engaging for Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenny Coroneos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5478960_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572405052342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-coroneos"},{"teacherId":5478960,"projectId":10017083,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support for our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, we now have the essential supplies we use every single day to support our students' learning and independence.\r\n\r\nThe laminating materials allow us to create durable, reusable learning tools that can withstand daily use in a busy classroom. We laminate books, visuals, and hands-on activities so students can interact with them again and again. The Velcro you provided is just as important—it helps us build token boards, picture schedules, and communication systems that give our students clear structure and a voice in their day.\r\n\r\nThese tools are especially meaningful for our learners because they rely on consistency, visuals, and hands-on engagement to succeed. Your donation is not just supplies—it's helping create a supportive, accessible environment where our students can thrive, communicate, and build confidence.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity for providing these materials for our classroom. Thank you for making a real difference in our students everyday learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768526559309,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-creating-a-learning-envir/10017083/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Creating a Learning Environment in Preschool Using Visuals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenny Coroneos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5478960_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572405052342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-coroneos"},{"teacherId":9517892,"projectId":10024983,"letterContent":"The implementation of Sensory Stimulation Centers at Neil C Twitchell Elementary School has fundamentally changed the daily rhythm for students with diverse learning needs. By providing intentional tools like weighted lap pads and liquid motion bubblers, students who previously struggled with over-stimulation now have a dedicated space to \"reset\" their nervous systems. This transition from a state of dysregulation to one of calm is not just a comfort measure; it is a vital prerequisite for academic engagement, allowing students to return to their desks with the focus necessary to tackle complex tasks in phonics and math.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, these centers foster a culture of independence and self-advocacy among students in grades 3-5. Rather than relying solely on teacher intervention, students are learning to identify their own sensory cues and choose the appropriate therapeutic tool—whether it's a fidget set for fine motor focus or a pedal exerciser for movement. This empowerment reduces classroom anxiety and builds confidence, ensuring that a student's sensory profile is never a barrier to their true academic and social potential.","fullyFundedDate":1768910455706,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-stimulation-centers/10024983/","projectTitle":"Sensory Stimulation Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Odgers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9517892"},{"teacherId":8165803,"projectId":10025353,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my kindergarten students have been able to experience math in a whole new way! We use these new resources daily during our math centers, small group instruction, and hands-on learning time. Instead of just talking about numbers, students are building them, counting with them, and exploring math concepts in meaningful, engaging ways.\r\nOne of my favorite moments was when we introduced the materials for the first time. The students' eyes lit up with excitement, and they couldn't wait to get started.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are now able to deepen our understanding of key math skills like number sense, counting, addition, and problem-solving. Our next steps include using these tools to support more complex thinking—such as composing and decomposing numbers, solving simple word problems, and working collaboratively in math stations.\r\nYou have truly made a lasting impact on my students by helping them build a strong foundation in math while also growing their confidence and love of learning. Thank you for being an important part of our classroom journey!","fullyFundedDate":1768738765554,"projectUrl":"project/magical-math/10025353/","projectTitle":"Magical Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8165803"},{"teacherId":4525760,"projectId":10011468,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my class room! Learning centers are such an important part of our programming! My students absolutely loved the interactive books. They use them daily! Library wasn't always the favorite center. However, these books have helped tremendously! \r\n\r\nThey also love the variety of activities and manipulatives that you helped purchase. Each day, our students come into our classroom looking for what's new! These activities help keep them engaged make learning more fun! Thank you again! As always, we appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768429412804,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-through-engaging-l/10011468/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds Through Engaging Learning Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Capsouto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4525760_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654352066157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misseden"},{"teacherId":3188143,"projectId":10018252,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to fund my Donor's Choose project \"College Bound\". My students noticed immediately the new banners for all 18 major colleges from the Big Ten Conference hanging on the wall in my classroom. There was instant curiosity and conversation about teams, mascots, geography, where some of their parents had attended colleges, or just how they may have known about the different universities. \r\n\r\nSeeing the pendants has led to some great conversations about post secondary education and hopefully turned on some light bulbs about what it may take to attend college in the future. Thank you so much for giving this to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768932208529,"projectUrl":"project/college-bound/10018252/","projectTitle":"College Bound","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'FARRELL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3188143_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503933606775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3188143"},{"teacherId":3188143,"projectId":9953860,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to donate to my Donor's Choose project! My students were so excited to see the new tetherballs on the playground just waiting to be played with. They replaced the missing or worn out tetherballs that we were trying to use. \r\n\r\nYou are helping our recess and physical education classes run better and giving more options on the playground for students to choose. It is truly making a difference in the health and well being of all of our students at my elementary school. We appreciate you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1766978723714,"projectUrl":"project/tetherball-fun/9953860/","projectTitle":"Tetherball Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'FARRELL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3188143_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503933606775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3188143"},{"teacherId":8127591,"projectId":10039477,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my project \"Brain Reset Boxes\". Because of you, our students not only have explored more ways to self-regulate, but our staff also have the tools to help teach them ways to self-regulate. We have placed our boxes all around our campus so that they are always accessible to students and staff. The students really enjoy using the items in the boxes and the staff love the convenience of having the tools they need nearby and accessible. Again, thank you so much for your donation to the project.","fullyFundedDate":1768768299580,"projectUrl":"project/brain-reset-boxes/10039477/","projectTitle":"Brain Reset Boxes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8127591"},{"teacherId":3188143,"projectId":9952695,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to fund my Donors Choose project. My students were so excited to get their hands on the new equipment. You are truly making a difference in their lives. You help to keep them active and busy in positive ways. \r\n\r\nThe equipment is being used for PE lessons and recess. It is helping to make my students healthier and they are able to participate in various skills working on their hand eye coordination. On behalf of my students, we want to say a huge thank you for funding this project for us!","fullyFundedDate":1768495425621,"projectUrl":"project/hoop-dreams/9952695/","projectTitle":"Hoop Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'FARRELL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3188143_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503933606775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3188143"},{"teacherId":3188143,"projectId":9779977,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. The students are loving the new frisbee golf equipment. The students were so excited to get their hands on the new frisbees and are having a blast playing the games of ultimate frisbee, frisbee golf, and just playing catch with the frisbees. \r\n\r\nSeeing the kids active and moving with their new equipment brings a smile to their face and mine. Thank you so much for contributing to their health and well being. This equipment has already improved my PE lessons, their instructional breaks, and the time they are outside playing at recess. We are truly grateful for caring people like you!","fullyFundedDate":1767507653478,"projectUrl":"project/ultimate-frisbee-golf/9779977/","projectTitle":"Ultimate Frisbee Golf!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'FARRELL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3188143_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503933606775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3188143"},{"teacherId":3188143,"projectId":9953773,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. The students are loving the new goals. They are using the goals for multiple activities in PE. They students were so excited to see the new goals which replaced their broken and dangerous goals that they had been using. \r\n\r\nSeeing the kids active and moving with their new equipment brings a smile to their face and mine. Thank you so much for contributing to their health and well being. This equipment has already improved my PE lessons, their instructional breaks, and the time they are outside playing at recess. We are truly grateful for caring people like you!","fullyFundedDate":1766330081890,"projectUrl":"project/achieving-our-goals/9953773/","projectTitle":"Achieving Our Goals","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'FARRELL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3188143_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503933606775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3188143"},{"teacherId":3188143,"projectId":9952791,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. The students are loving the new volleyballs. They are using the new volleyballs for all sorts of different things in PE lessons. They are great for teaching hand eye coordination and the soft outer shell makes it great for my young students to practice without the sting of a harder volleyball. \r\n\r\nSeeing the kids active and moving with their new equipment brings a smile to their face and mine. Thank you so much for contributing to their health and well being. This equipment has already improved my PE lessons, their instructional breaks, and the time they are outside playing at recess. 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