{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Marvin B Smith Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9893143,"projectId":9175576,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation of our classroom rug. Its spacious design has significantly enhanced our learning environment by providing students with clearly defined areas to sit comfortably, work with instructional materials and manipulatives, and collaborate effectively with their peers. The rug has quickly become an essential part of our daily routine and is used consistently for whole-group instruction, partner learning, and classroom discussions. We are sincerely grateful for your support and for the positive difference you have made in my students' learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1743445010453,"projectUrl":"project/a-foundation-for-learning-new-carpet-fo/9175576/","projectTitle":"A Foundation for Learning: New Carpet for Our Class Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9893143_orig.jpg?crop=1706,1706,x362,y1381&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736782372785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893143"},{"teacherId":9754944,"projectId":9622429,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are now using flexible seating options throughout the day to support their learning and comfort. The new chairs, desks, and seating elements allow students to choose where they learn best, whether that's at a table, on a flexible chair, or in a quiet corner of the classroom. One powerful moment was seeing a student who usually struggled to stay focused choose a new seating option and remain engaged for an entire lesson. Having the ability to move and choose their space has made a noticeable difference in their concentration and participation.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new seating, their excitement was immediate. Their eyes lit up, and they couldn't wait to try each option. They asked thoughtful questions about how the seating worked and quickly took ownership of the space, respecting the materials and helping one another make good choices. It truly changed the classroom atmosphere, making it feel more welcoming, calm, and student-centered.\r\n\r\nThrough your support, you've gotten a glimpse into our classroom and the environment we are building together. Our next steps include helping students reflect on which seating options help them learn best and using flexible seating as part of our ongoing lessons in responsibility, self-regulation, and collaboration. As we continue our current classroom projects, students are learning to make purposeful choices that support their learning, skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom. Thank you for helping create a space where all students can feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1762454920911,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9622429/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9754944_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726682860626","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9754944"},{"teacherId":4977989,"projectId":9710891,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity helping my students get IXL. We use this daily in reading and several times a week for math. The students work on current skills as well as skills that they may need more practice doing. \r\n WIthin IXL not only can they practice skills with traditional questions and answers, but they can also play games that review the skills. The students can also play as a class where they are given questions and compete against each other. While there is no prize at the end of the game, they all try to do their best to gain the most points. These are great motivators.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and being part of our classroom village.","fullyFundedDate":1760635987758,"projectUrl":"project/ixlcom-engaging-online-learning-for-al/9710891/","projectTitle":"IXL.com- Engaging Online Learning for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4977989_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510702690997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katie-harris-1"},{"teacherId":10337984,"projectId":9884432,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, we have many new books to help support reading comprehension skills in our third grade classroom. We have used these books to practice comprehension skills such as identifying the elements of plot in the story, problem and solution, and lessons the author is trying to convey to readers, and much more. Students have participated in book studies and author studies with these and other books purchased by donors.\r\n\r\nStudents have several opportunities to read throughout the day in our class. We have whole-group reading time, during which we have been reading James and the Giant Peach by Roaldd Dahl. Students have also had the opportunity to select a book of their choice to read during their independent work time. I have written comprehension questions to go with each chapter. This allows students to read a book of interest at their own pace while still allowing me to hold them accountable for their understanding. By doing this, I can see their independent reading abilities. This has been their favorite reading task!\r\n\r\nI have a student who is quickly reading through the books that have been donated to our class. The books you have donated are going to give her some new options. She loves to read! You have impacted her learning in a great way. Because of you and other donors, I have been able to keep a wide selection of books available that keep her engaged and reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1762784187735,"projectUrl":"project/read-dream-succeed-fueling-3rd-grader/9884432/","projectTitle":"Read, Dream, Succeed: Fueling 3rd Graders’ Reading Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dalton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337984"},{"teacherId":10337984,"projectId":9868527,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, we have many new books to help support reading comprehension skills in our third-grade classroom. We have used these books to practice comprehension skills such as identifying the elements of plot in the story, problem and solution, and lessons the author is trying to convey to readers, and much more. Students have participated in book studies and author studies with these and other books purchased by donors.\r\n\r\nStudents have several opportunities to read throughout the day in our class. We have whole-group reading time, during which we have been reading Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. My class has really enjoyed this book because they can relate to the characters. We have focused on why the author adds certain details and how they deepen our understanding of the story. Students have also had the opportunity to select a book of their choice to read during their independent work time. I have written comprehension questions to go with each chapter. This allows students to read a book of interest at their own pace while still allowing me to hold them accountable for their understanding. By doing this, I can see their independent reading abilities. This has been their favorite reading task!\r\n\r\nI have a student who has already read all three of the books you donated to our class: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Shiloh, and Superfudge. She loves to read! You have impacted her learning in a great way. Because of you and other donors, I have been able to keep a wide selection of books available that keep her engaged and reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1762871335577,"projectUrl":"project/building-bookworms-sparking-a-love-of-r/9868527/","projectTitle":"Building Bookworms: Sparking a Love of Reading in 3rd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dalton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337984"},{"teacherId":9968501,"projectId":9420785,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for this beautiful carpet! It brightens up my classroom and makes the environment a positive and inviting learning space! Since we spend most of our time in the classroom it is important to me that my students feel at home. This rug will provide a comfortable place to work with partners and small groups for many years to come. This rug has quickly became my students' favorite place to complete their work. I could've never provided this rug for them without your help. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1762536488800,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-carpet-for-our-comfortable-learning/9420785/","projectTitle":"Cozy Carpet for Our Comfortable Learning Environment!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knighten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9968501"},{"teacherId":10337984,"projectId":9884453,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, we have many new books to help support reading comprehension skills in our third grade classroom. We have used these books to practice comprehension skills such as identifying the elements of plot in the story, problem and solution, and lessons the author is trying to convey to readers, and much more. Students have participated in book studies and author studies with these and other books purchased by donors.\r\n\r\nStudents have several opportunities to read throughout the day in our class. We have whole-group reading time, during which we have been reading Holes. This was one of my favorite books to read in school, and my students are loving it as well! We have focused on why the author adds certain details and how they deepen our understanding of the story. Students have also had the opportunity to select a book of their choice to read during their independent work time. I have written comprehension questions to go with each chapter. This allows students to read a book of interest at their own pace while still allowing me to hold them accountable for their understanding. By doing this, I can see their independent reading abilities. This has been their favorite reading task!\r\n\r\nI have a student who has already read all three of the books you donated to our class: Holes, The Tale of Despereaux and Frindle. She loves to read! You have impacted her learning in a great way. Because of you and other donors, I have been able to keep a wide selection of books available that keep her engaged and reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1762882869031,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-brighten-minds-3rd-graders-on/9884453/","projectTitle":"Books to Brighten Minds: 3rd Graders on a Reading Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dalton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337984"},{"teacherId":9856692,"projectId":9560415,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity brought us SEL materials, organizational supplies, and our absolute pride and joy; our new classroom rug! That rug is the center of our world. My students use it all day, every day; to play their math games (another amazing donation from you!), to gather for small groups, and to cozy up for reading time. It has become our community spot, and the heart of our learning.\r\n\r\nYour donations didn't just give us supplies—you gave my students a place to grow, connect, and feel safe. You helped create a warm, prepared environment where these tiny humans feel excited to learn and proud of their space. We are so unbelievably grateful for your kindness, support, and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759334466149,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-gnomie-classroom/9560415/","projectTitle":"Building a Gnomie Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fenton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9856692_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759264451878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9856692"},{"teacherId":10216758,"projectId":9641397,"letterContent":"Your donations to our classroom have made a huge impact on myself and our students. The rug that was donated to our classroom instantly brightens up our space and creates a warm and welcoming environment for our students. The rug also gives us a space that we can all gather together as a class in a more comfortable way than we were able to before. Our students were extremely excited to walk in and see the new donations. We have also been using the novel sets in small reading groups, and the books have been a huge hit with our students. I am forever grateful for the willingness to donate to our public schools!","fullyFundedDate":1758571682656,"projectUrl":"project/getting-comfy-for-reading/9641397/","projectTitle":"Getting Comfy For Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spoon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10216758"},{"teacherId":5335555,"projectId":9619910,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in my classroom and my students. The students are loving all of the new sensory tools available to them. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference for my students and the learning environment Marvin B Smith Elementary strives to create each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we are able to provide:\r\n• Fidget tools and calming sensory materials that help students stay focused and ease stress.\r\n• SEL picture books that teach peaceful hands, anger management, understanding feelings, and healthy coping strategies.\r\n• Emotional regulation tools, including role-play and problem-solving cards, that guide students in making positive choices.\r\n• Flexible seating options that allow students to move, self-regulate, and remain engaged while learning.\r\n\r\nThese resources support our students in developing emotional regulation, confidence, and the skills needed to be successful both in and out of the classroom. Your generosity directly impacts their growth, and we are deeply grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and believing in the importance of their social-emotional well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1758032672666,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-our-students-through-sensory/9619910/","projectTitle":"Supporting Our Students Through Sensory and SEL Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hicks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5335555_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524157011424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5335555"},{"teacherId":4977989,"projectId":8792912,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity my students are able to practice reading and math skills on a daily basis. We recently discovered the fun games that they offer. The students are really enjoying playing them on \"free choice Friday.\" Each Friday students are allowed to choose one of the sites that we use on a regular basis. Since discovering the review games, IXL has become a favorite. \r\n The students are also able to work on the skills at home. We are about to begin division, which is always a hard skill. Students will be able to review third grade division to help review and close the gaps.","fullyFundedDate":1729708414814,"projectUrl":"project/ixl-online-learning-for-all/8792912/","projectTitle":"IXL- Online Learning for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4977989_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510702690997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katie-harris-1"},{"teacherId":2225586,"projectId":9516102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Because of your generous donation, our students now have access to IXL Reading and Math, a powerful tool that allows them to learn at their own pace and build confidence in essential skills.\r\n\r\nIXL is already making a big impact in our classroom. Students are excited to track their progress, challenge themselves, and receive immediate feedback that helps them grow. Whether they're mastering math facts or strengthening their reading comprehension, your support is giving them the tools to succeed both now and in the future.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. 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