{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sawyer School","outOfStateSupporters":30.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9519166,"projectId":9426040,"letterContent":"This project allowed me to truly meet my students where they are academically. In a combined 4th and 5th grade classroom, my students come with a wide range of abilities—some needing foundational skill support, while others are ready for advanced challenges. Because of the funded resources, I was able to provide targeted, differentiated instruction without sacrificing whole-group learning time.\r\n\r\nStudents who previously struggled gained access to scaffolded practice, visuals, and step-by-step supports that increased their confidence and independence. At the same time, my higher-level learners were challenged with enrichment activities that pushed their thinking deeper. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, my classroom became a space where every student had appropriate, meaningful work.\r\n\r\nI saw increased engagement, stronger participation in discussions, and noticeable growth in both skills and self-confidence. Students were more willing to take risks because they felt supported.","fullyFundedDate":1755693597209,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-4th5th-graders-travel-the-world/9426040/","projectTitle":"Help My 4th/5th Graders Travel the World Through Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519166"},{"teacherId":9894645,"projectId":9597295,"letterContent":"The selection of books you have helped add to my classroom has given us many opportunities to connect literacy to music. \r\nMany of the stories relate to songs and activities we use in the music classroom. We learn about new words to develop stronger vocabulary. We also enjoy the rhythm of the words and expressions of the text. We use how those elements make stories more interesting to relate how music is emotional and meaningful.\r\nLiteracy is important for enjoying books as well as music!\r\nI want to extend our gratitude for contributing to the purchase of materials/books that will impact the learning experiences for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758799410852,"projectUrl":"project/read-a-story-sing-a-song/9597295/","projectTitle":"Read A Story, Sing a Song!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kolschefski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9894645_orig.jpg?crop=1085,1085,x1356,y1413&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749758400126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9894645"},{"teacherId":4538530,"projectId":9501428,"letterContent":"I was so excited to introduce my students to the new STEM tools our classroom received through this project. Of course, they were even more excited to use them. \r\n I was blown away by their ingenuity when applying the STEM materials towards the lesson learning goals. Being able to use these materials really helped the concepts to stick. Not only was I able to see the learning taking place, but they were able to easily communicate their learning in their reflection sheets. I cannot wait to incorporate these new STEM tools into even more of our science and social studies lessons. \r\n Thank you again for giving my students this learning opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1757690532878,"projectUrl":"project/a-stem-extravaganza/9501428/","projectTitle":"A STEM Extravaganza!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sjoquist","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4538530"},{"teacherId":4538530,"projectId":9609835,"letterContent":"The items I chose for my project may not seem all that spectacular and earth shattering in the world of education, but they have been a huge help for me this year! \r\nLast school year, I was fortunate enough to have a project funded that provided my class/students with trade books and resources for teaching reading comprehension. My students have absolutely loved these books, but I had no good way of storing them. Every container or space that I found was either too small or inconvenient. Now I have these great storage boxes that hold them and the correlating resources with ease. I am also able to keep them handy for me, and for the students when they want to reread a book!\r\nThe book bins have also helped me to get my classroom library organized! They are the perfect size for my library reading table and storage shelves and help keep this area of the room tidy and accessible for the students.\r\nThank you again, and again, and again for your support of my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757116871410,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-learning/9609835/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sjoquist","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4538530"},{"teacherId":10078739,"projectId":9461736,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us purchase new sensory items for our classroom. Your kindness has made an immediate and meaningful difference for my students, giving them tools that help them feel calm, focused, and ready to learn. These resources are already becoming a valued part of our daily routines.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, students who need sensory breaks now have soft textures, fidgets, and calming materials that help them regulate their emotions and stay engaged. It has been heartwarming to see their excitement as they explore these new items and discover what works best for them. Your contribution has created a more inclusive, supportive environment for every child in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and investing in their success. Your generosity truly matters, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757123825831,"projectUrl":"project/from-frazzled-to-flash-tastic/9461736/","projectTitle":"From Frazzled to Flash-tastic!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emilee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10078739_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752460414065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10078739"},{"teacherId":9519166,"projectId":9426008,"letterContent":"My students have been able to explore various genres and practice literacy skills through reading. The collection of books have been able to reach multiple levels of academic proficiency to meet the needs of the students. We have reading rotations built into our reading block, and I am able to build focus around multiple learning opportunities in an engaging way. \r\n Because of Winn Dixie, and Hatchet have been a few favorites. I can't wait to use the Lorax as in interactive project based learning experience. Stone Fox will be a great book to read this winter, which is based around dog sled racing. My students love adventure, and they really dive deep into their imagination to create vivid the images built in these books.","fullyFundedDate":1750638022043,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-4th5th-graders-travel-the-world/9426008/","projectTitle":"Help My 4th/5th Graders Travel the World Through Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519166"},{"teacherId":9291530,"projectId":9695311,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a hands-on science lab! The addition of hot plates has opened up a world of possibilities for my students. We've already begun exploring physical and chemical changes through engaging experiments, and one of the most exciting projects so far has been producing biodiesel. This activity not only demonstrated real-world applications of chemistry but also sparked meaningful conversations about sustainability and energy.\r\nThe moment my students saw the new equipment, their faces lit up with curiosity and excitement. Many of them had never had the chance to work with lab tools like these before, and it was incredible to see their enthusiasm as they dove into experiments. One student even said, \"This feels like a real lab!\"—a moment that truly captured the impact of your donation.\r\nLooking ahead, we're planning a series of investigations into heat transfer and reaction rates, using the hot plates to safely and effectively conduct these experiments. Your contribution has made science come alive in our classroom, and I can't wait to see how far my students will go with these new opportunities. Thank you for helping us turn theory into practice!","fullyFundedDate":1757619661271,"projectUrl":"project/heating-up-science-empowering-experimen/9695311/","projectTitle":"Heating Up Science: Empowering Experiments with Hot Plates!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. MARK ANTHONY TINGSON","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9291530_orig.jpg?crop=1638,1638,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696356979576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9291530"},{"teacherId":9894645,"projectId":9410967,"letterContent":"The books we have received through your donations have given me the opportunity to connect literacy with my music lessons. We discover how music may be a combination of words put to a tune or rhythm. \r\nWe use rhythm to feel those patterns in words starting with our names. Several of our stories help us express how special our names are to us and how musically and rhythmically they are.\r\nSome of our stories guide us through songs we know or are learning to help us understand/comprehend the message of the words of the song through the illustrators expressions in their pictures.\r\nWe are grateful for your contribution to add literacy to our music lessons!\r\nThank you for your commitment to improving educational experiences in our classrooms and schools!","fullyFundedDate":1750125252684,"projectUrl":"project/start-them-with-a-story/9410967/","projectTitle":"Start Them With a Story!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kolschefski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9894645_orig.jpg?crop=1085,1085,x1356,y1413&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749758400126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9894645"},{"teacherId":9295316,"projectId":9361775,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous support of my classroom. Your donations have made a meaningful difference in creating a positive and engaging learning environment for my students. The resources you provided, especially the snacks, have been a wonderful addition to our daily activities. They not only serve as fun and exciting prizes for classroom games and challenges, but they also motivate my students to participate more actively and enjoy the learning process.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom feels even more encouraging and rewarding. The students look forward to our activities, and it has been inspiring to see their enthusiasm grow. Your contribution has helped make learning more interactive, fun, and rewarding, and for that, we are truly grateful. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for supporting our students' growth in such a thoughtful and impactful way.","fullyFundedDate":1757623274152,"projectUrl":"project/math-tech-for-kids/9361775/","projectTitle":"Math-Tech for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Panganiban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9295316_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x48,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700582655954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/suppliesforagoodcost"},{"teacherId":4538530,"projectId":9343659,"letterContent":"Even with 30 years of teaching behind me, I am always thrilled and amazed at the reaction of my students to a new book. When I think there isn't one more thing I can pull out of a story, a student points out something that I didn't notice. I love it! Every. Single. Time.\r\n I am so excited to be able to use these new books and materials to teach Social Emotional Learning lessons this school year. Our first lesson went very well and I heard references to its lesson for days afterward. The combination of story and STEM activity really makes the point/lesson stick! And of course the students love the hands on nature of the activities. And I loved hearing them discuss and problem solve the problem presented by the story. \r\n Your support of my classroom is already making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1750126785332,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-social-and-emotional/9343659/","projectTitle":"We Are Social and Emotional","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sjoquist","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4538530"},{"teacherId":9295316,"projectId":9155644,"letterContent":"Many of our generous donors may be familiar with using technology at home for communication or entertainment, but its impact in the classroom is even more powerful. In our school, technology serves as a bridge to deeper understanding and engagement. Tools like laptops, interactive software, and digital presentations allow students to visualize concepts, work collaboratively, and take ownership of their learning. For instance, when we use educational platforms during lessons, students who may struggle with traditional methods become more active participants. Even small tools like the power strips you've helped make a big difference, ensuring every student stays connected without worrying about limited outlets or interruptions during activities.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of our new technology setup is how it encourages creativity and independence. Students love having organized spaces thanks to the desk organizers, and the added convenience of having snacks and cleaning wipes creates a more focused and comfortable learning environment. Some students who were previously quiet or hesitant are now among the most engaged—they eagerly explore new programs, ask thoughtful questions, and even help their classmates troubleshoot. It's been especially heartwarming to see a few students who once needed extra encouragement now take the lead in group work, clearly inspired by the tools they now have access to. Your support doesn't just fund supplies—it fuels confidence and curiosity every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746570604868,"projectUrl":"project/project-mathlandia/9155644/","projectTitle":"Project MathLandia","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Panganiban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9295316_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x48,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700582655954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/suppliesforagoodcost"},{"teacherId":4538530,"projectId":9061125,"letterContent":"Just as I knew they would, my students LOVE these stories. They are so engaging. It is very hard to get through a reading without being stopped by question after question. So many great topics have been brought up by these books. \r\nThe pictures I have enclosed are from the latest book that we did. We used this book to work on finding supporting details. At first my kids said, \"We can't do that. It's too hard.\" When we got done, I heard, \"That was easy!\" and I know it was all do to the fact that the book and content was so engaging. \r\nThis is one of the absolute best Donors Choose projects that I have done! Thank you donors!","fullyFundedDate":1739036423440,"projectUrl":"project/please-read-another-story-pretty-please/9061125/","projectTitle":"Please Read Another Story! 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