{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bud Beasley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9368748,"projectId":9994496,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our classroom has become a more organized, engaging, and supportive learning environment for all students. The resources we received—including book bins, iPad cases, a movable standing teacher desk, and anchor chart paper—have already made a huge difference in our daily routines and classroom learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe book bins have had an especially positive impact on our classroom library and independent reading time. Students are excited to browse through organized categories and quickly find books they enjoy reading. They are also taking greater responsibility for keeping the classroom library organized and helping one another choose books.\r\n\r\nThe iPad cases have also made a significant difference in our classroom. Before receiving the protective cases, students and I were often nervous about accidental drops or damage when moving devices around the classroom. Now, students can safely and confidently use the iPads during partner work, centers, and independent activities. The cases have helped students feel more responsible while also protecting valuable classroom technology.\r\n\r\nThe movable standing teacher desk has improved the flow of instruction in our classroom. The flexibility to raise or lower the desk allows me to move comfortably between whole-group lessons, small-group instruction, and one-on-one student support. It has made it easier to stay engaged with students throughout the day and create a more interactive classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThe anchor chart paper has quickly become one of our most-used classroom resources. We regularly create anchor charts together for reading strategies, math concepts, vocabulary, and classroom expectations. Students frequently refer back to these charts during independent work, which helps build confidence and encourages problem-solving.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will continue supporting student learning every day. Your generosity has helped create a classroom where students feel excited, prepared, and confident. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a learning environment where every child can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768318730256,"projectUrl":"project/where-kindergarten-learning-comes-to-lif/9994496/","projectTitle":"Where Kindergarten Learning Comes to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9368748"},{"teacherId":8101634,"projectId":10003822,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to engaging materials that will help build their communication, language, and social skills in meaningful and exciting ways.\r\nAs a school-based speech-language pathologist working with children ages 3–8, I see every day how important hands-on, motivating activities are for helping students grow in confidence and develop essential skills. The materials you provided will allow my students to practice speech and language goals through play, interaction, and exploration—making learning both effective and fun.\r\nYour kindness is making a direct impact on young learners during such an important stage of development. Many of my students face communication challenges, and these resources will help create opportunities for success, connection, and joy in our therapy sessions.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your support truly means so much to us!","fullyFundedDate":1768178822665,"projectUrl":"project/make-ms-katys-speech-sessions-fun-agai/10003822/","projectTitle":"Make Ms. Katy's Speech Sessions Fun Again","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8101634"},{"teacherId":5407651,"projectId":10034072,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose and providing wireless headphones for my students. Your generosity has made an immediate difference in both student learning and our daily classroom routines. Students now use the headphones during reading instruction, writing activities, listening comprehension, and online assessments. The ability to clearly hear audio directions and digital supports has helped students stay focused, work more independently, and feel more confident while learning.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for students has been the freedom and ease of using wireless headphones. Without cords getting tangled or pulled, students transition more smoothly between activities and are able to focus on learning instead of managing equipment. The wireless design has also greatly reduced wear and tear on our classroom laptops because headphone jacks are no longer being bent, loosened, or damaged from constant plugging and unplugging. This has helped protect our shared technology and keep devices available for instruction each day.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSeveral students who benefit from audio support tools, including features such as read-aloud and Immersive Reader, have especially connected with this technology. Students who sometimes struggled to stay engaged during independent work are now more focused and motivated because they can clearly hear directions and instructional content without distractions. Your support has helped create a calmer, more organized learning environment where students feel successful, responsible, and excited to learn. Thank you again for investing in our classroom and in the success of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769054464464,"projectUrl":"project/wireless-headphones-for-focused-learning/10034072/","projectTitle":"Wireless Headphones for Focused Learning without Device Wear","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sass","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5407651_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633481214506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5407651"},{"teacherId":10408724,"projectId":10033045,"letterContent":"All items are already getting used and so helpful. You wouldn't think even a simple reliable thermometer would make so many so happy but it does. All the new clothes are much needed and I even saved some in a box to have a good start for next year since we're close to the end of this school year. Organization is always important. All the donated items are so appreciated and just want to say thank you so much for helping all of us and making life easier. The kids will be able to stay focused in school, feel comfortable and healthy while in there or at home. Sheri","fullyFundedDate":1772550523855,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-happy-kids-habits/10033045/","projectTitle":"Healthy Happy Kids & Habits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10408724"},{"teacherId":7072946,"projectId":9990399,"letterContent":"The cubbies and containers have given each student a defined personal space. This has helped reduce clutter and will continue to teach my students to keep track of their belongings. Over time, my students will build responsibility by managing their own materials—putting things away, finding them independently, and staying organized.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating that I purchased has improved student engagement and helped students feel invested in their learning. That sense of choice can boost motivation and participation, especially for students who struggle in traditional desk setups.\r\n\r\nFinally, the whiteboard remote and laminate pages will help keep my classroom running smoothly, making my job more efficient.","fullyFundedDate":1768164703642,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-fabulous/9990399/","projectTitle":"First Grade Fabulous","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7072946"},{"teacherId":8114247,"projectId":10008285,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies you have provided to my classroom. Students are able to move around the classroom and have supplies ready. When students fill the ownership to their classroom items, they take care of them and are excited to use them. \r\nThe flexible seating cushions have been a hit! They are comfortable in the classroom and not confined to their desk. This helps extend their focus and learning time.\r\nThe pencil sharpener has been a welcomed item! With testing coming up, it gives us a sharpener that does t eat pencils and doesn't break. \r\nFinally, the Cricut machine is going to be used for field day and end of the year gifts. We are also working on science posters about weather. \r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768188533265,"projectUrl":"project/creative-learning-space/10008285/","projectTitle":"Creative Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jaeck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114247"},{"teacherId":10068899,"projectId":10024358,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love the resources that were donated to our classroom! They are enjoying walking on the balance logs with support, stepping on the color tiles while identifying colors and mixing them to see what new colors they create, balancing on the climbing and crawling soft play set, and using the stepping turtle stones while practicing color recognition.\r\nThe excitement was truly heartwarming—when we introduced the new materials, the children couldn't wait to explore each item. They tested everything and even came up to me to say, \"Thank you, these are amazing toys!\" It was such a special moment.\r\nThese new indoor play options have been especially meaningful on days when we're unable to go outside, giving students engaging ways to stay active and learn.\r\nMoving forward, we will continue supporting students who are still developing their balance and coordination skills, ensuring they build confidence using these materials. We also plan to incorporate these resources regularly, even when the weather is nice, to maximize their learning and development.\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support—it truly makes a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768756611050,"projectUrl":"project/winter-weather-activities/10024358/","projectTitle":"Winter Weather Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melisa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10068899_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776579689940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10068899"},{"teacherId":8126346,"projectId":9991210,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous support. The drying racks and classroom carpet have made the art room complete. \r\nStudents no longer have to dry their paintings on the floor. The artwork does not get crinkled or stepped on. \r\nMy little artists are always excited for new supplies. The new sharpies and watercolors were perfect for our latest projects. The creativity that my students have is amazing and I am so thankful for your support. For many Students the classroom is the only place they have the opportunity to create art.","fullyFundedDate":1768076100437,"projectUrl":"project/little-artists-need-a-place-to-dry-maste/9991210/","projectTitle":"Little Artists Need a Place to Dry Masterpieces!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8126346"},{"teacherId":3375088,"projectId":10001310,"letterContent":"We are so very grateful for the grant money that funded these wonderful projects in the state of Nevada. The students in my class were most excited for the new wiggle seats that allow them to move while still being engaged in the day's lessons. They were also very excited for all the new items that I was able to add to their dojo store. They get to purchase these items with their school PBIS system rewards and we were getting pretty low on items they actually wanted to work toward. Now Students are putting in effort to earn more points so they can get higher level items. \r\nAnother item I was able to purchase were privacy folders for testing so that students can not only focus on their work but can protect their thinking. \r\nThank you again for giving this opportunity to acquire items to benefit our students and teachers.","fullyFundedDate":1768263381632,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavior-and-enjoyable-learning/10001310/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavior and Enjoyable Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joseph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3375088_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525985989103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3375088"},{"teacherId":8130004,"projectId":9994107,"letterContent":"We recently hosted a week full of reading activities that included items we purchased through your donation. We purchased blank passports and books for grades K-5th. \r\n\r\nThe passport's were used for reading activities the students completed both in class and in the library. In the library, students chose literacy centers based on different genres to explore. In the classrooms, students used their passports in different ways that matched with what they were currently studying. The students had their passports stamped when they completed a project. This whole school activity made learning fun. \r\n\r\nWe were able to purchase books to give away to every student to keep. The students were excited about the books and were grateful for them.\r\n\r\nThe literacy week made an impact with all the activities that students will remember for years to come. The lessons learned this past week will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1768332841293,"projectUrl":"project/book-an-adventure-and-discover-your-favo/9994107/","projectTitle":"Book an Adventure and Discover your Favorite Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8130004_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687878081637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8130004"},{"teacherId":8168570,"projectId":9989148,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and resource students. The students have been so excited with all the new materials we have received! They have really enjoyed all the new books and expo markers. The new materials help ensure that each student has access to their own set in the small group setting instead of having to share with their partner. These materials have also helped increase engagement in the small group lessons. They help the students to show what they have learned which has increased their overall confidence. Thank you again for supporting us!","fullyFundedDate":1768174796571,"projectUrl":"project/resource-room-resources/9989148/","projectTitle":"Resource Room Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Brien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8168570"},{"teacherId":8170240,"projectId":9989505,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support and donation to my students. The purchases have had a direct impact on my students and their learning. Three of the main items purchased were tools to allow for flexible seating in our classroom. The stools are used daily for small group instruction. The wiggle feet and canoes are used as rewards on a rotating basis. The students have used them to help them self regulate and stay focused during instructional periods. \r\n\r\nThe books that were ordered are allowing students to access decodable books at their reading level. They enjoy having colorful books instead of photocopied ones. They find the story lines engaging and funny.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting students who are often overlooked and under resourced. 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