{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fairmont Neighborhood School","outOfStateSupporters":37.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2787479,"projectId":9750735,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a place where learning truly comes alive. My students are naturally curious, creative, and eager to explore the world around them—but this project took that excitement to an entirely new level.\r\n\r\nThe moment the VR headset was introduced, their faces lit up with amazement and wonder. What once lived only in textbooks suddenly became real. They weren't just learning about space—they were walking on Mars. They weren't just reading about the human body—they were inside it, exploring and discovering in ways they had never experienced before.\r\n\r\nThis project was especially impactful for my students with disabilities. The visual, interactive, and multi-sensory nature of the VR experience allowed them to access complex concepts in a way that made sense to them. Students who sometimes struggle to engage were fully immersed, confident, and participating with enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students didn't just learn science—they experienced it. You have helped spark a deeper love for STEM and opened their minds to possibilities beyond what they ever imagined.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for giving them an experience they will never forget.","fullyFundedDate":1758899186734,"projectUrl":"project/walking-on-mars-exploring-stem-through/9750735/","projectTitle":"Walking on Mars: Exploring STEM Through Virtual Reality","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. KIRTON","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2787479_orig.png?crop=411,411,x167,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649273625678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2787479"},{"teacherId":2787479,"projectId":9748456,"letterContent":"\"Thank you\" feels like such a small phrase to express how deeply grateful we are for your generosity. Because of you, our students received such a necessary and meaningful resource, and it truly made a difference in their daily lives.\r\n\r\nJust a few weeks ago, we experienced one of the worst snowstorms our state has seen. Thanks to your support, my students were able to come to school warm, comfortable, and ready to learn. That alone is a gift beyond words.\r\n\r\nThe smiles on their faces said everything. They were so excited—not only to have what they needed, but to be able to choose colors they loved and items that felt special to them. That sense of choice and care meant so much.\r\n\r\nYour kindness did more than provide supplies—you helped our students feel seen, valued, and cared for.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1767313031631,"projectUrl":"project/warm-heads-warm-hands-warm-hearts/9748456/","projectTitle":"Warm Heads, Warm Hands, Warm Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. KIRTON","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2787479_orig.png?crop=411,411,x167,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649273625678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2787479"},{"teacherId":1886657,"projectId":9950283,"letterContent":"Thank you so very kindly for your generous donations to our school. \r\n\r\nWe are so very happy with all of the wonderful donations that have been brought to our school all because of the amazing people like you! \r\nWe love to have visitors so if you would every like to stop by and see all of the amazing projects come to life in our school please let us know. \r\n\r\nIt is donors like you who we have to thank for supporting our students and community. We continue to be amazed by the wonderful people that support our school.","fullyFundedDate":1767195077595,"projectUrl":"project/access-to-tech-and-artwork/9950283/","projectTitle":"Access to Tech and Artwork!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1886657_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679555293096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fundmrk"},{"teacherId":2528220,"projectId":9946453,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Compassion Kitchen project. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we work every day to help students understand that compassion begins with recognizing the experiences, needs, and feelings of others. Because of your support, we are able to bring this idea to life in a powerful and engaging way. With the new kitchen tools and supplies, our classroom is being transformed into a hands-on space where students can explore compassion through the universal language of food.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, students will prepare and share food while learning to see the world through the eyes of others. They will discuss real-life challenges people face, connect those experiences to their own lives, and think about ways they can help. These experiences will not only build practical skills, but also empathy, understanding, and a sense of responsibility to care for others. So far our students baked cookies and made smoothies. In the coming weeks, we will be making ice cream and slushies.","fullyFundedDate":1766067702817,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-with-compassion-building-empat/9946453/","projectTitle":"“Cooking with Compassion: Building Empathy Through Shared Meals”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2528220"},{"teacherId":2902695,"projectId":9952869,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our students will soon have the opportunity to bring learning to life through hands-on, creative experiences.\r\n\r\nThis project will introduce two exciting LEGO builds—a LEGO Game Boy and the LEGO Ideas Polaroid Camera—that will serve as powerful tools for experiential learning. Through these builds, students will explore concepts in design, engineering, and problem-solving while also connecting to real-world innovations in technology and creativity.\r\nYour contribution does more than provide materials—it creates opportunities for students to think critically, collaborate with their peers, and take pride in what they create. These experiences help make learning memorable and meaningful, sparking curiosity and inspiring a deeper love of discovery.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and belief in our students. Thank you for helping us turn imagination into reality and for making a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765930039242,"projectUrl":"project/building-creativity-through-hands-on-lea/9952869/","projectTitle":"Building Creativity Through Hands-On Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bellamy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2902695"},{"teacherId":8934182,"projectId":10028329,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom received an amazing collection of books, toys, and sensory materials that have already made a big impact on our students' daily learning experiences.\r\nWe've been using the new books during our small-group reading time and morning circle. Students love choosing from the new titles, and many of them have become excited about story time in a way we hadn't seen before. One special moment happened during a group reading activity when a student who usually prefers independent play eagerly joined the group so they could help turn the pages and talk about the pictures. The toys and sensory items have also become a key part of our learning centers. Students use the sensory materials to explore textures, practice fine motor skills, and regulate their emotions during transitions throughout the day.\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. Their eyes lit up as we opened the boxes together, and they couldn't wait to explore everything. They were especially curious about the sensory items—many students spent time touching, squeezing, and examining the different textures while talking with their classmates about what they noticed.\r\nThese resources are helping us build engaging learning stations where students can rotate between reading, imaginative play, and sensory exploration. Our next step is to incorporate the books and toys into themed classroom projects. For example, students will use the storybooks to inspire drawing and storytelling activities, and the sensory materials will support hands-on learning centers that encourage creativity, communication, and collaboration.\r\nYour support has helped create a classroom environment where students feel excited to learn, explore, and express themselves. Thank you for giving our students new opportunities to grow and discover every day!","fullyFundedDate":1769524493993,"projectUrl":"project/storytime-favorites-bears-cats-and-fr/10028329/","projectTitle":"Storytime Favorites: Bears, Cats, and Friends","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8934182"},{"teacherId":7229990,"projectId":9900042,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us bring creativity, innovation, and opportunity into our library. Through this project, we are excited to introduce the world of coding and game design to our students using a Nintendo Switch 2 and Game Builder Garage.\r\nCoding is a universal skill that empowers learners of all abilities to think critically, express themselves, and solve complex problems. By exploring game design in a hands-on, interactive way, students will move from simply playing games to understanding how they are built. They will learn to design levels, program characters, test ideas, and revise their work—developing resilience and perseverance along the way.\r\nGame Builder Garage makes coding approachable and engaging. Its visual, interactive format supports differentiated learning by allowing students to work at their own pace and create projects that reflect their unique interests.\r\nBeyond technical skills, this project fosters creativity, collaboration, and confidence. \r\nThank you for investing in our students' curiosity, imagination, and potential.","fullyFundedDate":1763486587160,"projectUrl":"project/building-tomorrows-creators-a-coding-l/9900042/","projectTitle":"Building Tomorrow's Creators: A Coding Learning Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7229990_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695058779739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7229990"},{"teacherId":7229990,"projectId":9913708,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our students and believing in the power of literacy. This school year, our school is launching a high-energy Reading Challenge designed to spark excitement around books and inspire students to build lifelong reading habits.\r\nFor many of our students, reading can sometimes feel like just another assignment. We want to change that. Our goal is to transform reading into something joyful, empowering, and celebrated. Through this challenge, students will set independent reading goals, track their progress, and participate in school-wide literacy activities that build both skills and confidence.\r\nYour generosity does more than provide prizes. It helps create a culture where books are exciting, progress is recognized, and students feel proud of their accomplishments. It gives our children something to strive for—and shows them that their community believes in their success.\r\nBecause of you, we are not just rewarding readers; we are building confident learners who understand that dedication leads to opportunity. Thank you for helping us turn pages into possibilities and motivation into lifelong literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1764709067402,"projectUrl":"project/read-to-lead-building-a-school-wide-rea/9913708/","projectTitle":"Read to Lead: Building a School-wide Reading Culture!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7229990_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695058779739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7229990"},{"teacherId":7229990,"projectId":9960332,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students were able to dive into exciting winter-themed maker activities using rhinestones, snow globe kits, and LEGO building materials. Your support transformed our classroom into a space filled with creativity, focus, and joyful exploration.\r\nThrough rhinestone activities, students strengthened their fine motor skills while practicing patience and attention to detail. Many students who struggle with sustained focus were able to concentrate for extended periods of time, proudly watching their designs come to life one gem at a time.\r\nThe snow globe kits sparked imagination and storytelling. Students carefully designed their own winter scenes, experimenting with composition and learning through hands-on trial and error. \r\nMost importantly, these activities created a learning environment where students felt empowered to experiment, take risks, and persist. \r\nThank you for investing in our students and believing in their potential. Your support has made a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765924761409,"projectUrl":"project/winter-wonderland-makerspace/9960332/","projectTitle":"Winter Wonderland Makerspace!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7229990_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695058779739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7229990"},{"teacherId":2185243,"projectId":9759160,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of you, a small section of our library has been transformed into a Cozy Learning Corner—a welcoming, flexible space that our students already cherish.\r\n\r\nThe saucer chairs have created a comfortable and calming environment where students can settle in with a good book, reflect quietly, or simply reset when they need a moment. For many of my students, having a cozy place to learn has made a meaningful difference in their ability to focus and feel safe at school.\r\n\r\nThe Amazon Kindles have been especially impactful in supporting literacy and differentiated instruction. Students can access texts at their individual reading levels, explore new genres, and engage with reading in a way that feels accessible and motivating. For some, this has sparked a renewed excitement for reading; for others, it has removed barriers that once made reading feel overwhelming.","fullyFundedDate":1758899316823,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfy-space-to-read-and-recharge/9759160/","projectTitle":"A Comfy Space to Read and Recharge","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cohen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2185243_orig.jpg?crop=711,711,x0,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736968558351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2185243"},{"teacherId":10005190,"projectId":9560145,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation to my sensory filled classroom. I am grateful for all the items donated and my students are thankful as well. These materials in my classroom have so much impact for my students. They have items in there classroom that help them regulate their emotions and sensory overload. My students favorite section of the classroom is our calm corner! Everyday my students are thriving with these donated items and as a teacher that's all that matters. Once again I am super thankful for all these items donated!","fullyFundedDate":1762266285231,"projectUrl":"project/our-classroom-cozy-corner/9560145/","projectTitle":"\"Our Classroom Cozy Corner\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eltareb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10005190_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745613869322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/keltareb"},{"teacherId":2185243,"projectId":9729452,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of you, my students now have access to incredible resources—including a projector, Fire TV Sticks, hydroponic growing systems, and live plants—that are transforming how they learn science.\r\n\r\nThese tools allow students to engage in an interactive, year-long unit focused on plant biology, environmental science, and food sustainability. The hydroponic growing systems have been especially impactful. Students are growing herbs and vegetables indoors and observing plant growth without soil, which has completely changed how they think about agriculture. They are actively tracking plant development, measuring growth, adjusting nutrients, and problem-solving when challenges arise. This hands-on experience introduces them to cutting-edge agricultural methods while helping them understand real-world issues like food insecurity, climate change, and sustainable farming practices.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students aren't just learning science—they're experiencing it. Thank you for investing in their curiosity, confidence, and future. 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