{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"William G Bennett Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":66.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8373697,"projectId":10241094,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and my students! Your generosity has provided us with games, mini whiteboards, ink, and dividers.\r\n\r\nThe educational games give my students an enjoyable way to practice skills while working together and encouraging one another.\r\n\r\nThe mini whiteboards let students show their thinking during lessons. I can quickly check their responses and address misunderstandings right away.\r\n\r\nThe ink allows me to print colorful activities, practice materials, and resources to support our daily lessons.\r\n\r\nThe dividers provide students with a quieter workspace for independent assignments and assessments, helping reduce distractions.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have added valuable resources to our classroom and allow me to better support my students throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping provide the tools they need. Your generosity is truly","fullyFundedDate":1784534259328,"projectUrl":"project/resources-for-a-focused-and-productive-c/10241094/","projectTitle":"Resources for a Focused and Productive Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Staple-Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8373697"},{"teacherId":4588126,"projectId":10416455,"letterContent":"With 4 weeks of school behind us I thought now would be the perfect time to let you know how it's going. \r\nOur students are transitioning between classes with their binders and pouches multiple times a day, everyday. They are learning the benefits of being organized and keeping our things neat and tidy. We are also teaching how crucial it is to keep your belongings in our binders or there is risk of losing things. \r\nI have noticed that students take great pride in their binders and looking/feeling prepared. They have loved it so far and everyday we continue to work on these skills. \r\nThank you so much for your help and contribution to their success.","fullyFundedDate":1785443378149,"projectUrl":"project/organized-transitions/10416455/","projectTitle":"Organized Transitions!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4588126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753131361697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kim-moss"},{"teacherId":5271117,"projectId":10240048,"letterContent":"The students have been enjoying the new stools. They sit at the kidney table for extra support, reateach lessons, small reading groups, interventions, conferences...The stools tuck away under the table and out of the way which is nice in smaller classrooms.\r\n\r\nThe laminating sheets have been wonderful for our Leader in Me posters, student name tags, color printed input charts, ...Adds longevity and keeps the papers flat instead of curling up on the walls. Good for laminated practice sheets in our math centers. Can reuse saving ink and paper. \r\n\r\nThe white boards and markers are used regularly during math for quick formative assessment checks and as scratch paper. I was able to give my old and worn out ones to the students to use at home. They were so excited. \r\n\r\nThe connect four and multiplication Jenga game were used on Friday and added variety to games I already have for students to use on Fun Friday. Nice alternative to all the screen time our kiddos have and they work together and learn through play.\r\n\r\nAll of the supplies have been wonderful. Thank you so very much.","fullyFundedDate":1778802005484,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success/10240048/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reynolds","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5271117"},{"teacherId":1600475,"projectId":9995738,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our kindergarten project. Your generosity has provided supplies and hands on learning stations that help students explore, create, and grow. With organized, accessible materials, children can work independently, build confidence, and practice key skills. Your support creates a joyful, engaging environment where every student can succeed. We are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our learners. Their little faces were priceless, and it was wonderful to see the excitement in their eyes.","fullyFundedDate":1768168775198,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-opportunities-kind/9995738/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Opportunities: Kindergarten Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Galaviz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1600475_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489349435293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gg"},{"teacherId":4588126,"projectId":10018736,"letterContent":"For the last several weeks my students have thoroughly enjoyed and eagerly awaited snack time every day. With your help we provided them fun, new and healthy snacks that they would have otherwise not had. It is small projects like these that make a ton of difference in their days. My student population consists of students who heavily depend on the food they get while at school and these snacks and organization bins helped tremendously in giving them what they needed. Thank you doesn't begin to cover the appreciation I have for the donors and supporters of this and all of my projects.","fullyFundedDate":1774211194638,"projectUrl":"project/feed-the-firsties/10018736/","projectTitle":"Feed the Firsties","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4588126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753131361697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kim-moss"},{"teacherId":10418253,"projectId":10060632,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for your generous contribution! My students were thrilled to see the new equipment we were able to use! There were so many games we were unable to play before due to a lack of equipment, and your generosity has made it now possible.\r\n\r\nWe've been able to play a bunch of great games, from King of the Pin to Doctor Dodgeball to Speedball; games students really enjoy but were impractical with our limited supplies before.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for allowing my students to be able to have a fun PE experience!","fullyFundedDate":1770727978579,"projectUrl":"project/much-needed-pe-supplies/10060632/","projectTitle":"Much-Needed PE Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Schaeckenbach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10418253"},{"teacherId":9347780,"projectId":9994581,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our classroom has been transformed in ways that truly impact my students each day. When the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were especially thrilled about the treasure box items and glitter squishes, which have become meaningful motivators and rewards for their hard work and positive behavior. The swivel chair has created a flexible seating option that helps students who need movement stay focused during lessons, while the storage baskets have made our classroom more organized and accessible, allowing us to maximize our learning time.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThese resources have supported both academic growth and student well-being. The mango snack bars help ensure my students can stay energized and focused, especially during long learning blocks. Hygiene items like lotion and deodorant have made a noticeable difference in students' confidence and comfort, allowing them to feel more secure and ready to participate. Additionally, the Swiffer and dusters have helped us maintain a clean and welcoming classroom environment, which we take pride in together as a community.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was seeing a student who typically struggles with focus choose the swivel chair and remain engaged throughout an entire lesson. It was a small change with a big impact. Moving forward, these materials will continue to support our daily routines, behavior goals, and classroom community. Thanks to you, my students feel cared for, motivated, and excited to learn. Your support has made a lasting difference, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768114003110,"projectUrl":"project/treats-tools-and-tidy-spaces/9994581/","projectTitle":"Treats, Tools, and Tidy Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa Ellen Peck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347780_orig.jpg?crop=1807,1807,x0,y90&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755309128379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347780"},{"teacherId":4526584,"projectId":9999663,"letterContent":"Your GENEROSITY MATTERS!!! Words will never be able to express how thankful I am for the funding of this project. With your generous donations, my students will know the impact of kindness and generosity, when uncertainty is a consistent.\r\n\r\nThese classroom materials help make our class a more fun and enjoyable space. My students were so excited when the classroom carpet arrived, knowing they helped pick it out, it is fun and they are now able to sit on it with their lap desks.\r\n\r\nThese materials also allow for my students to do activities face-to-face in the classroom, which is so important with foundational skills of kindergarten and for their first year experience. Your generosity and kindness will show my students that the value of education is important. Thank you for providing my students with a classroom carpet, markers, paper/cardstock, and laminating sheets.","fullyFundedDate":1768164573358,"projectUrl":"project/our-happy-place/9999663/","projectTitle":"Our Happy Place","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schellie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4526584_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499308105817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-schellie"},{"teacherId":10399713,"projectId":9996020,"letterContent":"This project directly supports students who experience significant emotional and behavioral challenges—students who are often misunderstood, disengaged, or removed from instruction due to behaviors rooted in unmet needs and trauma. With the addition of these social-emotional learning (SEL) resources, this has helped shift from reactive discipline to proactive support. Tools like weighted calming items, structured SEL curricula, and targeted book sets give students concrete ways to regulate their emotions, process difficult experiences, and re-engage in learning. \r\n\r\nThe books and materials funded through this project also have created opportunities for meaningful connection and reflection. Through guided discussions, small group work, and individualized support, students can see their own experiences reflected in stories about anxiety, grief, neurodivergence, and resilience. This builds emotional vocabulary, reduces feelings of isolation, and strengthens peer relationships. At the same time, sensory tools like weighted plush items provide immediate regulation support, allowing students to stay in the classroom longer and access instruction more consistently.\r\n\r\nThe long-term impact extends far beyond behavior management. These resources help students develop critical life skills—self-regulation, empathy, problem-solving, and emotional awareness—that influence their academic success and overall well-being. By equipping students with these tools early, we are not only improving their day-to-day school experience, but also supporting their ability to navigate challenges independently in the future. This is how we turn moments of crisis into opportunities for growth.","fullyFundedDate":1769177569128,"projectUrl":"project/school-psych-starter-kit/9996020/","projectTitle":"School Psych Starter Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beem","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10399713_orig.jpg?crop=683,683,x11,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777326886950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399713"},{"teacherId":8117504,"projectId":10024042,"letterContent":"The new materials have transformed my office into a true sanctuary for our students. From the moment they walk in for a check-in, the magnetic tiles and the emotion pineapple serve as immediate bridges for communication; the pineapple, in particular, has become a beloved conversation starter that allows students to \"show\" how they feel when words are hard to find. We have also seen a remarkable shift in social dynamics during our small group sessions. Using the interactive games and building toys, students are naturally collaborating and practicing teamwork, which creates a comfortable environment where they feel safe talking through their personal challenges.\r\n\r\nBeyond social-emotional growth, these donations are providing vital physical and instructional support. Our lower elementary groups have begun exploring the instructional activity books to build their emotional vocabulary, while the Zones of Regulation poster serves as a constant, clear visual guide for students to self-identify their moods. Additionally, the nutritional support has provided a massive morale boost; although state testing hasn't started, the students are already buzzing with excitement knowing that snacks are waiting for them at the finish line. Your generosity has truly provided the tactile and nutritional \"fuel\" our students need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768669814480,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-full-bellies-bright-futures/10024042/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds, Full Bellies, Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stefka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8117504"},{"teacherId":6556784,"projectId":9995396,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you generous donation. We were able to provide students with additional learning materials and some interactive fun supplies to get students using their fingers and hands during center time. We were able to provide a Tonie Box and tonies for our listening center, Legos for our Lego table, and some fine motor and art materials for our classroom. Students were so excited to be able to play with the new Legos and have been building up their fine motor skills and muscles. They really have enjoyed the Tonie box at the listening center and have increased their interest in books and story retelling. \r\n\r\nThank you again for support my students and early childhood learning opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1768445708259,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-in-prek-fun/9995396/","projectTitle":"Making Learning in PreK Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6556784_orig.jpg?crop=955,955,x539,y259&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568438660989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6556784"},{"teacherId":4588126,"projectId":10007377,"letterContent":"Learning how to read and the WHY behind reading is fundamental for these students, especially at this level. These reading book sets have allowed students to have access to phonics patterns and rules at home in the form of a story and character that they really love. \r\nWhen I explained to my students that they would be getting these book sets, they were overjoyed with excitement. Some of them shared they have NO books at home and this would change that. Some shared that they couldn't wait to share Pete the Cat with their parents and siblings at home. This is all thanks to your help towards this project. 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