{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Millis Road Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8397406,"projectId":10401780,"letterContent":"Thank You for Making Learning Come Alive!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my fifth-grade scholars through this project! Your generosity provided my students with exciting STEAM materials that are helping them build critical-thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills in ways that are meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled! They could not wait to open the boxes and see what they would be able to create. There was so much excitement in the classroom as they began exploring the materials and immediately started sharing ideas about what they could build. Some students wanted to jump right in and start creating, while others began planning, testing ideas, and thinking about how they could make their designs even better.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching my students work together on a STEAM challenge where they had to design, build, test, and improve their creations. They quickly discovered that their first idea did not always work the way they expected—and that was okay! Instead of giving up, they talked with their teammates, made changes, tested their ideas again, and learned from their mistakes. Watching their excitement when they finally solved a problem was such a rewarding moment. They were not simply playing with materials; they were learning how to think like engineers and problem-solvers.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also created opportunities for students who may not always feel confident in traditional academic activities to shine. I have watched scholars who are sometimes hesitant to participate in class become leaders during hands-on challenges. They are learning that there is more than one way to solve a problem and that mistakes are an important part of the learning process.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using these materials during STEAM challenges and small-group activities connected to our fifth-grade curriculum. Students will be asked to design solutions, explain their thinking, test their ideas, and make improvements based on what they discover. I am especially excited to continue encouraging them to ask questions such as, \"What could we change?\" and \"How could we make this better?\"\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have resources that allow them to learn by doing, creating, testing, and trying again. You have helped turn our classroom into a place where curiosity is encouraged and where students can see themselves as capable problem-solvers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my scholars and giving them opportunities to think creatively, work together, and discover what they are capable of accomplishing. Your generosity is making a difference every time a student says, \"I have an idea!\" or \"Let's try it again!\"","fullyFundedDate":1787585335970,"projectUrl":"project/brain-breaks-and-teasers/10401780/","projectTitle":"Brain Breaks and Teasers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8397406_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651617609807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8397406"},{"teacherId":8397406,"projectId":10089793,"letterContent":"I am writing to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of classroom games and books. Your kindness has made a meaningful impact on my students and our learning environment.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher in a Title I school, creating a welcoming, supportive, and engaging classroom is incredibly important. Because of your donation, my students now have the opportunity to interact, socialize, and build positive relationships before the school day begins. The games you provided encourage teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, while also helping students start their day feeling happy and connected.\r\n\r\nThe new books have also been a wonderful addition to our classroom. They have sparked excitement for reading and given my students access to materials they may not otherwise have. Many of my students now look forward to quiet reading time and enjoy sharing stories with their classmates.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a warm and inviting space where students feel valued, supported, and motivated to learn. More than just materials, you have given my students confidence, joy, and a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for investing in our classroom and believing in their potential. 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