{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bessemer Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":376767,"projectId":9408080,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donations! I presented it as a gift to them, and my students were so excited to receive the 'gift' that you all have given them. \r\n When I created this project, the goal was to give them something to hear their devices with, so they would not disturb those around them. When I presented it, I thought about the headphones that we had before and how they were mistreated and torn apart. I decided to give my students the gifts of responsibility and accountability along with sound.\r\n They were taught how to use them, how to care for them, and how to store them. They understand that the pair of earbuds they are assigned is the only pair that they will use for the entire year. They are responsible for cleaning them and making sure they are properly stored and used. They got so excited that they even said, \"Nobody is going to bother mine! I'm gonna take care of mine!\"\r\n Thank you so much for your donation and for showing that you care for these children. You all are now official members of the Bobcat family! Go Bobcats!","fullyFundedDate":1752586475621,"projectUrl":"project/sound-control/9408080/","projectTitle":"Sound Control","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp376767_orig.jpg?crop=794,794,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734611542810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jewelyn-dunn"},{"teacherId":9352866,"projectId":9146365,"letterContent":"Thank you immensely for the donation of Legos. They have helped to bring a new buzz of activity to our Media space. Students love being able to link their learning to opportunities for hands-on activities. \r\n\r\nA specific group of our student population especially enjoys the new Legos - the exceptional students (EC) who benefit greatly from materials that can provide sensory experiences. A few days ago, these students visited Media Class and were able to build to their heart's content following a fun read aloud. 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Students enjoyed learning about the fun opportunities associated with Battle-of-the-Books and are eager to begin reading the new books in September. \r\n \r\nThe other coaches and I, as well as the students, are grateful for your donation to help us ensure the book titles were here for us once we return from summer break.","fullyFundedDate":1744203065902,"projectUrl":"project/fill-our-shelves-with-book-titles-for-ba/9238935/","projectTitle":"Fill our Shelves with Book Titles for Battle-of-the-Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flannery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9352866_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706795698821","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-flannery"},{"teacherId":9352866,"projectId":9094048,"letterContent":"The students have loved the new picture books purchased through this project. Book titles written by well-known authors (e.g. Eric Carle, Mo Willems, Dr. Seuss, etc.) were bought using these funds, as well as book titles featuring some of kids' favorites characters such as Fly Guy, Curious George, and Fancy Nancy. Since being added to the collection and finding a home on the shelves, these books have already had their share of circulation.\r\n\r\nAgain, the ability to fill in gaps that exist within the collection is a great benefit of Donors Choose projects. Your donation helped to infuse copies of well-loved titles within a section that had been lacking for years. Thanks to your generosity, students can now enjoy the characters that have been a hit among children for decades!","fullyFundedDate":1738773043778,"projectUrl":"project/infuse-our-picture-book-section-with-new/9094048/","projectTitle":"Infuse Our Picture Book Section with New Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flannery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9352866_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706795698821","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-flannery"},{"teacherId":8939624,"projectId":8860027,"letterContent":"The skills introduced from the lessons helped with my students to communicate effectively their feelings and express clearly emotions they are feeling. Students generally act our in the negative when not able to vent or understand feelings and emotions they are having. Therefore, understanding and reading what feelings look like, they can self-reflect and think on how their feelings are impacting their ability to be positive in school.\r\n\r\nAs the school counselor, reading is one on one discussion and sharing what they have read and how it relates to them. The students I work with, rather in a counseling group or in a session, enjoy reading the Spot SEL books because it gives them not only a platform to express feelings but a chance to have a visual on what feelings can look like.","fullyFundedDate":1732311027728,"projectUrl":"project/school-counselor-are-the-sunshine-of-the/8860027/","projectTitle":"School Counselor Are The Sunshine Of The Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8939624_orig.png?crop=123,123,x460,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730983904575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8939624"},{"teacherId":9352866,"projectId":8965835,"letterContent":"Your donation of basic technology supplies (e.g. HDMI cables, wireless clickers, batteries) enabled several of our teachers to acquire the essential resources for effective instruction. Now that they can connect their laptop to the projector/interactive board, they do not have to be bound to one area of the classroom. The wireless clickers also allow them to move around during lessons and provide engaging lessons to students.\r\n\r\nOther basic supplies for technology needs and library tasks have been instrumental in ensuring that school needs are met. Damaged or worn books can be repaired with the plethora of book tape that was supplied. Batteries are also available, whenever the need arises. Such supplies are often forgotten about, but highly necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of 21st century education. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1733166595323,"projectUrl":"project/help-provide-tools-necessary-for-21st-ce/8965835/","projectTitle":"Help Provide Tools Necessary for 21st Century Instruction and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flannery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9352866_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706795698821","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-flannery"},{"teacherId":9717059,"projectId":8725897,"letterContent":"My students have not only been excited to come to small group. They make sure that Mrs. Morehead is coming to get them everytime they see me by asking \"are you coming to get me?\" Followed by a fist pump of excitement. I have incorporated the phonics games and books into my Monday through Thursday lessons. On Friday, which is our progress monitoring day, they grab their new headphones and get straight to work. They also use their headphones to listen to books on GetEpic or work on phonics/reading activities on Prodigy English and Education.com.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, I am seeing an increase in motivation. This is also reflected in my data. I can see the difference it is making in my students' scores. \r\n\r\nMy next goal is to get all of my students on bookshare, an online library with easy-to-read audio books and books for learners of all abilities. With the headphones donated we can have an all inclusive book club. How exciting! 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