{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mosser Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9850578,"projectId":9679724,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of you, my students and I were able to receive these amazing math centers, and I truly cannot express how grateful we are. Your kindness has already made a meaningful and lasting impact on our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe moment the materials arrived, my classroom was filled with excitement. My students were eager to explore each new center, and their enthusiasm for math was immediately evident. These hands-on resources have transformed the way my students engage with math concepts. Instead of simply completing worksheets, they are now actively learning through movement, collaboration, and play-based exploration. Watching them light up as they work through problems together has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThese math centers have been especially beneficial for my students because they allow for differentiated learning. Each child is able to work at their own level while still feeling confident and successful. The centers encourage problem-solving, critical thinking, and meaningful discussions among peers. I have already seen growth in their number sense, counting skills, and overall confidence in math. Even students who were once hesitant now approach math time with excitement and pride.\r\n\r\nIn addition to strengthening academic skills, these centers have helped build important social skills. My students are learning how to take turns, communicate their thinking, and support one another. They are practicing patience, teamwork, and responsibility while learning foundational math skills that will support them for years to come. These are moments that cannot be replicated without the right tools, and your support made this possible.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, having access to high-quality materials like these makes a world of difference. It allows me to create engaging, meaningful lessons that meet the diverse needs of my students. Your generosity has relieved a financial burden and has given my students opportunities that may not have otherwise been available to them. You have truly invested in their future and their love of learning.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your donation did not just purchase materials—it created joyful learning experiences, boosted confidence, and fostered a positive classroom environment where students feel excited to learn and succeed. My students and I are beyond thankful for your kindness and belief in our classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting our students and helping make math fun, engaging, and accessible for all.","fullyFundedDate":1767227970590,"projectUrl":"project/busy-hands-bright-minds-math-centers-l/9679724/","projectTitle":"Busy Hands, Bright Minds! Math Centers-learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9850578_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755363459991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9850578"},{"teacherId":8655681,"projectId":9049627,"letterContent":"I am writing to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the organizational tools. They have made a world of difference!\r\n\r\nBeing more organized allows me to reach for materials quickly and efficiently during lessons. For the students, the clear containers are a game-changer—we've seen a huge decrease in \"dumping\" bins to find things, and clean-up is now a breeze. I've also been able to use the extra bins to set up extension materials for students to work with independently.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a more focused and efficient classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746786125058,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-track-of-it-all/9049627/","projectTitle":"Keeping Track of It All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8655681_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672936996661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8655681"},{"teacherId":9850578,"projectId":9917547,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the generosity and support shown through my DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, my students now have chair pockets for each of them, along with glue and a spelling chart that we use every single day. These materials have already made a meaningful impact on our classroom, and I cannot thank you enough for helping make this possible.\r\n\r\nThe chair pockets have truly transformed our learning environment. Each student now has their own designated space to store daily materials, including their computers, headphones, whiteboards, and markers. This has helped our classroom stay organized, calm, and efficient. Instead of spending valuable instructional time passing out supplies or searching for missing items, students can independently access what they need and transition smoothly between activities. This sense of responsibility and ownership has been so empowering for them.\r\n\r\nThe students absolutely love their chair pockets. They are excited to use them and take pride in keeping their materials neat and organized. Even our youngest learners have quickly learned how to manage their supplies, which has boosted their confidence and independence. The chair pockets have also helped reduce clutter around the room, creating a more focused and positive learning space for everyone.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the chair pockets, we received glue that we use daily for projects and hands-on learning activities. From art projects to interactive lessons, glue is a classroom essential, and having enough for all students ensures that no one is left out. These materials allow my students to fully participate in creative and academic activities that support fine motor skills, problem-solving, and self-expression.\r\n\r\nThe spelling chart has also become a valuable learning tool in our classroom. We use it regularly to help students learn and practice new words. It serves as a visual reference that supports spelling, reading, and writing skills. Students often refer to it independently during activities, which encourages confidence and reinforces their learning in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting difference in our classroom. These materials are not just supplies—they are tools that support organization, independence, creativity, and academic growth. My students are more engaged, confident, and excited to learn because of you. Thank you for believing in my classroom and investing in my students' success. We are so thankful for your support and will continue to benefit from it every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764686809113,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-kindergartners-stay-organized/9917547/","projectTitle":"Help Our Kindergartners Stay Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9850578_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755363459991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9850578"},{"teacherId":7819566,"projectId":9710030,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project for our Learning Support classroom. Because of you, our students now have wiggle cushions and kick bands that are already making a tremendous difference in their day.\r\n\r\nThese tools help our learners stay focused, regulate their bodies, and feel more comfortable and confident during lessons. For many of our students, small supports like these lead to big successes—and your kindness made that possible.\r\n\r\nYour donation doesn't just provide materials; it shows our students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them thrive. We are so grateful for your compassion, your willingness to invest in our classroom, and the brighter, calmer learning moments you've helped create.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students today and for impacting their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1758506212324,"projectUrl":"project/fidget-to-focus-flexible-seating-for-yo/9710030/","projectTitle":"Fidget to Focus: Flexible Seating for Young Learners With Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hottenstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7819566_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661459744823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7819566"},{"teacherId":8660600,"projectId":9369597,"letterContent":"Flexible seating has had a wonderful impact on my fourth-grade classroom! Thanks to these generous donations, students now have the freedom to choose seating that helps them feel comfortable, focused, and engaged in their learning. Whether they're sitting on cushions, or enjoying the carpet, students are more motivated and take ownership of their work. The classroom feels more collaborative and welcoming, allowing every child to find a spot where they can do their best thinking. Flexible seating has truly transformed our learning environment into a place where all students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1750256137867,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-classroom-seating/9369597/","projectTitle":"Flexible Classroom Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saunders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8660600"},{"teacherId":7832397,"projectId":9155349,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to help me meet our goal. Your donation provided several special needs students with the opportunity to have hands-on experience and learning as our caterpillars transformed into beautiful butterflies. The children were so excited to see the transformation happen right in front of their eyes. This gift supplied several of our special needs classrooms with butterfly habitats so we can continue to do this project over the next few years. The students not only enjoyed watching the lifecycle of the butterfly but they loved watching them be released at the end of the cycle.","fullyFundedDate":1743885993467,"projectUrl":"project/butterflies-for-our-sun-students-studen/9155349/","projectTitle":"Butterflies for our SUN students (Students w Unique Needs)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dougherty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7832397"},{"teacherId":9356753,"projectId":8141652,"letterContent":"I greatly appreciated your generous donation because now my students have an easily accessible library!! They loved being able to pick out a book whenever they wanted to. I set it up to be a very cozy atmosphere for the students. It brought more life to my room, as last year, I had to use milk cartons and books would get ruined. This year, it made the room so much better. I wanted to thank you again for making this contribution to Mosser elementary school. Now it will go to good use forever!!!!!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1707928800229,"projectUrl":"project/library-center/8141652/","projectTitle":"Library Center!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kilbourn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356753_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704897562277","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356753"},{"teacherId":8655681,"projectId":9049790,"letterContent":"Within the 1st day of receiving my items,my students were using the tri pod pencils and immediately saw better grips due to the design. They have used the boat many times including for our field day! It really aids with sensory input, along with the balance beam! They love configuring the blocks and walking on them. They had so much fun and didn't even realize they were working core muscles and improving their focus. The reading pens, have made 2 of my kiddos more independent. 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