{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brown Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4202428,"projectId":10588126,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. We use the color printer, white boards, pencil grips, line readers, etc. every day. Our learning is enhanced because of your support. \r\n\r\nAll of the supplies are making a meaningful difference in our classroom daily and help provide students with the tools and resources they need to learn, grow, and succeed. Having the resources we need helps create a welcoming, engaging environment where students can learn and thrive. Your thoughtful gesture and giving hearts mean so much to all of us. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and generosity. Thank you for making a difference in our students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1788743512889,"projectUrl":"project/color-matters/10588126/","projectTitle":"Color Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4202428_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1484204923280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4202428"},{"teacherId":1668760,"projectId":10265553,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students are being recognized and celebrated for making positive choices each day. The rewards and incentives from this project have helped create a school environment where students are motivated to demonstrate kindness, responsibility, respect, and perseverance. Students are excited to earn recognition, and we have already seen increased engagement, positive behavior, and enthusiasm for meeting school expectations.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. By helping us reinforce positive decision-making, you are building confidence, encouraging good character, and creating opportunities for students to experience success. Thank you for investing in our school community and helping us reward the right choices, one prize at a time. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1787177443218,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-right-choicesone-prize-at-a-t/10265553/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Right Choices—One Prize at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Littlefield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1668760_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485904573903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/klittlefield"},{"teacherId":10400641,"projectId":10578634,"letterContent":"My students and I have been putting our new whiteboards, clipboards, and classroom supplies to great use! We use the whiteboards during math lessons so students can work through problems, show their thinking, and hold up their answers for quick checks for understanding. The clipboards allow students to work comfortably around the classroom, collaborate with classmates, and complete activities in different learning spaces.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were excited to use them! They especially enjoy having their own whiteboards to solve problems and share their answers. These supplies have helped make our lessons more interactive and engaging while giving students more opportunities to actively participate in their learning.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these materials in our daily math and ELA lessons. Students will use their whiteboards to practice new math concepts, explain their reasoning, and build confidence before completing independent assignments. We will also use our clipboards and supplies for reading activities, written responses, and collaborative learning. I am so grateful to our donors for helping make these resources available to our classroom. Your generosity helps create a more engaging learning environment where students can participate, practice, and grow every day!","fullyFundedDate":1788573966754,"projectUrl":"project/a-wonderful-year-ahead/10578634/","projectTitle":"A Wonderful Year Ahead","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pierce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400641"},{"teacherId":9679765,"projectId":10572670,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of flexible seating for our classroom! Your support helps us create a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable and ready to learn. These seating options provide students with the opportunity to choose a learning space that best meets their individual needs.\r\n\r\nThe alternative seating allows students to move, adjust, and find a comfortable position while staying focused and engaged in their learning. These resources make a meaningful difference in our classroom by supporting student comfort, concentration, and success. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for investing in our students and their education. Thank you for helping make our classroom a wonderful place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1788787133412,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/10572670/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9679765_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y648&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723775880924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9679765"},{"teacherId":9571539,"projectId":10512030,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Think, Create, and Get Comfy!\" project! Your generosity has helped make our classroom a more comfortable, engaging, and creative place to learn. My students were so excited when they first saw our new materials and immediately wanted to use them. Having additional resources and flexible seating options has given students more choice in where and how they learn best, while also making our classroom feel like a welcoming space that belongs to them.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these resources throughout our school day during independent work, reading, small groups, and collaborative activities. One of my favorite things to see is students choosing a comfortable spot to read or work independently and being genuinely excited to get started. The materials have also helped students work together, stay engaged, and take more ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through fifth grade, we will use these resources during upcoming reading, math, and creative projects, as well as during small-group instruction. They will continue to benefit my students every single day and will also support many future classes. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they can think, create, learn, and feel comfortable doing it! 💛","fullyFundedDate":1788629992670,"projectUrl":"project/think-create-and-get-comfy/10512030/","projectTitle":"Think, Create, and Get Comfy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skidmore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571539_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767851744039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571539"},{"teacherId":9602036,"projectId":9995658,"letterContent":"My students have been using the new resources every day, and they have made a huge difference in our classroom. The mobile whiteboard, in particular, has been a game changer during small group instruction. Before, students often had to turn away from their workspaces or move around the room to see modeling and examples. Now, I can bring the whiteboard directly to my small groups, making lessons more interactive and engaging. Whether we are working on phonics, math strategies, or guided reading skills, students can easily see, participate, and practice alongside me.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments so far was during a small-group math lesson. Students were solving problems together while I modeled strategies on the mobile whiteboard. Because the board was right beside them, every student was actively involved, eager to share their thinking, and confident enough to come up and show their work. It created a collaborative learning environment that kept students focused and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were thrilled. They immediately noticed the mobile whiteboard and were excited to see how it would be used. Many students commented on how much easier it was to see examples and participate during group time. Their excitement has carried over into our daily lessons, and I have already noticed increased engagement and participation. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, these resources are helping create meaningful learning experiences and allowing me to better meet the needs of all my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768461750903,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-classroom-where-everyone-belo/9995658/","projectTitle":"Creating a Classroom Where Everyone Belongs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9602036"},{"teacherId":10399440,"projectId":10034593,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through Donors Choose. Because of your kindness, we now have a new sharpener, paper cutter, anchor charts, and highlighters—tools that make a real difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love the new supplies and have been so excited to use them each day. They've been enjoying incorporating the highlighters into their reading and writing, and the anchor charts have become valuable references during lessons. Even the sharpener and paper cutter have brought a new level of ease and organization to our classroom routines.\r\n\r\nYour contribution helps keep our classroom engaging, efficient, and inspiring. Most importantly, your generosity shows our students that there are people who care about their education and believe in their success. That encouragement means so much to all of us.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and the positive impact you've made in our classroom. Thank you for helping us create a space where students can learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768719618194,"projectUrl":"project/your-gift-their-opportunity/10034593/","projectTitle":"Your Gift, Their Opportunity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maragliano-Archer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399440"},{"teacherId":9357493,"projectId":10026047,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support of our classroom. Your contributions—particularly the listening center and LEGO materials—have made a meaningful impact on my students' learning experience.\r\nThe listening center gives students the opportunity to build their listening and comprehension skills in an engaging and independent way. More importantly, it creates a calm and focused space where they can explore stories and language at their own pace, helping to foster both confidence and a love of learning and reading.\r\nThe LEGO sets have also been a wonderful addition. They inspire creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving among my students, and are used daily. Whether they are building independently or working together, they are developing critical thinking skills while having fun. These hands-on experiences are invaluable and bring so much energy and excitement into our classroom. Seeing my students have to learn to share, use kindness, work collaboratively and build from their creative minds is invaluable to me.\r\nYour generosity has not only provided materials, but also opportunities—opportunities for growth, creativity, and discovery. My students are already benefiting from your kindness, and I am truly grateful for your support.\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in the success of my students.\r\nWith appreciation,\r\nKiara Wallstrum\r\nKindergarten Teacher Brown Elementary","fullyFundedDate":1768765496350,"projectUrl":"project/books-take-us-to-new-places/10026047/","projectTitle":"Books Take Us to New Places!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. WALLSTRUM","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357493"},{"teacherId":9352197,"projectId":10029721,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so much for your donation! My students have absolutely loved using the new gross motor toys! Having these toys has reignited their enthusiasm for working on balance skills and gross motor skills such as jumping, skipping, and hopping. The stomp rocket as well as the air filled stepping stones have been a big hit! My students have also really enjoyed working with the balls that were purchased, as they are soft and do not hurt if they are not able to catch them or accidently kick them into a peer. My students also love standing on the balance pads and working on their balance in a fun way! \r\n\r\nWe are really very grateful for all of our new equipment!","fullyFundedDate":1769048813856,"projectUrl":"project/working-hard-and-having-fun/10029721/","projectTitle":"Working Hard And Having Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amanda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9352197"},{"teacherId":9571539,"projectId":9990581,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Classroom Essentials for Learning.\" Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nOur students were so excited when the new materials arrived. The rolling stools have quickly become a favorite—they allow students to move comfortably and collaborate more easily during group work and centers. I've already seen more engagement as students gather, share ideas, and work together in a more flexible space.\r\n\r\nThe privacy folders have been incredibly helpful in promoting focus and independence. During tests and independent work time, students feel more confident and less distracted, which has improved both their concentration and their sense of ownership over their learning.\r\n\r\nThe microwave has also been a wonderful addition. It allows us to support students who need a warm meal or snack, helping them stay comfortable and ready to learn throughout the day. It's made a bigger impact on student well-being than you might imagine.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue using these resources to support collaborative projects and independent learning routines. Students are currently working on small group activities and practicing responsibility during independent work time, and these tools are helping make those routines more effective and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support—you've truly helped create a more comfortable, focused, and engaging learning environment for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1768248657269,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-learning/9990581/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skidmore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571539_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767851744039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571539"},{"teacherId":5260865,"projectId":10010532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my kindergarten classroom this year. Your generous donation has brought hands-on learning opportunities to my tiny learners and many more in the years to come.\r\n\r\n During free choice centers, interventions, and small groups these items have enriched my students learning making learning time more engaging. My students love creating, building, sharing, and taking turns daily with these tools and toys!\r\n\r\n These tiny learners were overjoyed with excitement when two large boxes were delivered to our classroom! It was like Christmas morning! It was so fun to see their little faces light up with joy when each time came out of the box! \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my kindergarten classroom! You are amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1768527785396,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-tiny-humans/10010532/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning for Tiny Humans","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barsodi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5260865_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522214779297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barsodi"},{"teacherId":9364733,"projectId":10029418,"letterContent":"I cannot express how incredibly grateful my classroom family is having received such important materials. \r\n\r\nMy students have special needs, so having materials that can support them while letting them explore and learn is crucial. \r\n\r\nAs the materials arrived, the class was so excited to see the new things.\r\n\r\nOur jellyfish lamp has been a classroom favorite and it helps student calm and regulate their emotions when becoming upset or frustrated. \r\n\r\nThe sensory tiles and fidgets are used daily. 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