{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Newport Colony School","outOfStateSupporters":41.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9973250,"projectId":10114259,"letterContent":"Every day, my students are building the foundational literacy skills they need to become confident readers and writers. These resources give them hands-on, engaging ways to practice phonics, blends, digraphs, vocabulary, language skills, and writing. The magnetic phonics kits, folder games, activity journals, and writing centers allow students to learn through practice, movement, and meaningful activities rather than simply completing worksheets.\r\n\r\nThe laminating pouches and educational resources help me create durable, reusable materials that students can use again and again. The voice recording button adds an interactive element that allows students to hear, practice, and share their learning, while the oil pastels provide opportunities for creativity and artistic expression. Together, these materials help me meet a variety of learning needs and give students multiple ways to engage with the content.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources are making learning more accessible, engaging, and exciting for my students. They are practicing important skills, building confidence, and developing a stronger foundation in reading and writing while having fun along the way. Each item plays a meaningful role in creating a classroom where students are actively learning, taking risks, expressing themselves, and growing every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778049195624,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-literacy-tools-for-reading/10114259/","projectTitle":"Interactive Literacy: Tools for Reading, Writing, and Language Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Terhaar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9973250_orig.jpg?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742500844492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9973250"},{"teacherId":9973250,"projectId":10288011,"letterContent":"These materials have a tremendous impact on my students by bringing hands-on STEM learning into a classroom with limited access to technology. Without computers or other technology readily available, my students rely on opportunities to explore science, engineering, coding, and problem-solving in tangible and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThe coding robots, Snap Circuits, gears, engineering sets, and building materials allow my students to become engineers, inventors, programmers, and problem-solvers. Students design, build, test, make mistakes, and try again while learning that failure is an important part of the learning process. These activities encourage students to work collaboratively, communicate their ideas, and develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nThe owl pellets and ecosystem materials provide students with authentic opportunities to investigate the natural world. Instead of simply reading about food chains, ecosystems, and animal adaptations, students observe, investigate, and make discoveries for themselves.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these materials give my students experiences that technology cannot always provide. They physically build circuits, program robots, construct vehicles, experiment with gears, and investigate an owl's diet. These engaging experiences help students see that STEM is not just something they read about—it is something they do.\r\n\r\nThese resources create a classroom where students are curious, creative, persistent, and excited to learn. The materials are used year after year, allowing many groups of students to benefit from hands-on STEM experiences while building skills that extend far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1779588500477,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-for-curious-minds/10288011/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEM for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Terhaar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9973250_orig.jpg?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742500844492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9973250"},{"teacherId":9973250,"projectId":9952063,"letterContent":"Donations of classroom supplies such as workbooks, paper, photo card holders, and playing cards make a tremendous impact on student learning and classroom success. Workbooks provide students with extra opportunities to practice important skills independently and build confidence in subjects like math, reading, and writing. Having enough paper available ensures students can complete assignments, projects, and creative activities without limitation. These supplies help create a classroom environment where students are prepared, engaged, and excited to learn.\r\nPhoto card holders are an incredibly useful tool for organization and hands-on learning activities. Teachers can use them for vocabulary cards, math facts, task cards, schedules, and student work displays, helping students stay focused and organized throughout the day. Playing cards also become valuable educational tools in the classroom, turning lessons into interactive games that strengthen critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Students are often more motivated and engaged when learning feels fun and interactive.\r\nThe generosity of donors directly supports both teachers and students by providing resources that might otherwise be unavailable. These donations allow teachers to spend more time focusing on instruction and creating meaningful learning experiences instead of worrying about limited supplies. Most importantly, students benefit from a classroom that feels welcoming, creative, and fully equipped for success. Every donated item, no matter how small, plays a role in helping students learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1771530123957,"projectUrl":"project/math-center-upgrade/9952063/","projectTitle":"Math Center Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Terhaar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9973250_orig.jpg?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742500844492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9973250"},{"teacherId":9973250,"projectId":9851648,"letterContent":"Physical education equipment like basketballs, footballs, kickballs, hula hoops, jump ropes, and a well-organized PE cart can transform a classroom by promoting active learning and supporting students' physical development. These tools help improve coordination, balance, strength, and cardiovascular health while also building essential motor skills. When students have consistent access to engaging equipment, they are more motivated to participate and develop positive attitudes toward exercise. Activities with balls and hoops strengthen teamwork and communication skills, while jump ropes and individual challenges encourage goal-setting and personal growth. Regular movement has also been shown to improve focus and behavior in the classroom, helping students return to academic tasks more attentive and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nIn addition to physical benefits, PE equipment supports social-emotional growth and classroom community. Games that involve sharing equipment and working together teach cooperation, sportsmanship, and problem-solving. Structured play using a PE cart allows for organized, efficient transitions, maximizing active time and minimizing disruptions. Having a variety of equipment ensures that activities can be adapted to meet different skill levels, making movement inclusive and accessible for all learners. Ultimately, investing in quality PE equipment enriches the school environment by supporting the whole child—physically, socially, and academically. \r\n\r\nWe a very thankful of the generous donations that have been given so that our students can benefit from this equipment as they have not been previously able to have that opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1764638174841,"projectUrl":"project/stem-and-physical-education/9851648/","projectTitle":"STEM and Physical Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Terhaar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9973250_orig.jpg?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742500844492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9973250"},{"teacherId":9973250,"projectId":9791439,"letterContent":"In our classroom, the addition of origami paper, storage containers, acrylic markers, paint brushes, fine-tip Crayola markers, and felt pens has truly elevated our daily learning experiences. Students have been able to explore their creativity in new ways, especially through hands-on art projects that encourage fine motor development and self-expression. The origami paper has been a class favorite—students use it not only for traditional folding projects but also for math lessons involving symmetry, angles, and following sequential steps.\r\n\r\nThe variety of writing and drawing tools has given students the freedom to experiment with different textures, colors, and techniques. Acrylic markers and felt pens have helped students create vibrant posters, detailed illustrations, and personalized crafts with confidence. Our new paint brushes have allowed us to dive deeper into painting activities that support both artistic skill and emotional expression. Meanwhile, the storage containers have kept our classroom organized and accessible, allowing students to independently choose materials and take responsibility for their workspace.\r\n\r\nOverall, these supplies have transformed our room into a space where imagination, collaboration, and independent learning can thrive. Your generosity has empowered students to create meaningful work, build confidence, and take pride in their projects. We are incredibly grateful for the lasting impact these resources have already made—and will continue to make—throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1760719653281,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-and-art-storage/9791439/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies and Art Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Terhaar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9973250_orig.jpg?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742500844492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9973250"},{"teacherId":9973250,"projectId":9713223,"letterContent":"In our classroom, the materials we received have transformed everyday lessons into hands-on learning adventures. The STEM model cars have allowed students to explore force, motion, and engineering through real experimentation, while the microscopes opened an entirely new world—letting students observe details in plants, soil, and everyday objects with excitement and curiosity. The clay and house-building blocks have become essential tools during our design challenges, helping students plan, build, test, and revise structures while practicing creativity and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThe glow-in-the-dark bouncy ball kits, straw connectors, and Legos have been equally impactful, encouraging teamwork, imagination, and persistence. With Legos and straw connectors, students collaboratively build bridges, towers, and inventions that match their ideas, strengthening both STEM skills and communication. The bouncy ball kits bring science to life by letting students mix materials, observe changes, and test predictions—making chemistry concepts fun and memorable. Each item you provided has played a meaningful role in fostering exploration, critical thinking, and joy in learning.\r\n\r\nOverall, these tools have enriched our classroom environment and empowered students to think like young engineers and scientists. Your support has helped create a space where hands-on learning thrives, and where students feel confident experimenting, building, discovering, and growing every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758899757850,"projectUrl":"project/stem-gadget-kits/9713223/","projectTitle":"Stem Gadget Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Terhaar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9973250_orig.jpg?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742500844492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9973250"},{"teacherId":9973250,"projectId":9643151,"letterContent":"This year, our classroom was greatly enriched by the addition of several hands-on materials and flexible learning tools. Pillow seats provided comfortable alternative seating options that helped students stay focused during independent reading, partner work, and small-group instruction. Storage containers allowed us to keep our materials organized and accessible, giving students greater independence and helping our classroom run more efficiently. The magnetic rods and balls, along with the stacking rocks, became essential components of our STEM centers, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor development through open-ended building challenges.\r\n\r\nThe collection of games we received—Hues and Clues, The Game of Life, Don't Spill the Beans, Perfection, Guess Who, Connect 4, and Sorry—played a meaningful role in both academic and social-emotional learning. Students used these games to practice critical thinking, vocabulary development, color recognition, and strategic planning. They also learned essential social skills such as turn-taking, communication, patience, and good sportsmanship. These activities created opportunities for students to build positive peer relationships while strengthening cognitive skills in a fun, low-pressure environment.\r\n\r\nOverall, these materials transformed our classroom into a more engaging, organized, and collaborative learning space. Students were excited to interact with the new resources each day, and the tools supported a wide range of learning needs and teaching goals. We are extremely grateful for the impact they have had on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1760719653421,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-activities/9643151/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Terhaar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9973250_orig.jpg?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742500844492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9973250"},{"teacherId":7939437,"projectId":9236107,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they learned that we would be making whistles out of clay. They saw the bank and whistle I made this summer in an art class I took, and I told them that they would make whistles too. They would ask me every day if we would be making them. :-) \r\n\r\nI teamed up with the grades 4-8 teacher to help my kids. It worked out great! All 26 kids were able to make a whistle. We were so busy walking around the classroom helping we were not able to get pictures. Getting the whistle to actually whistle was a challenge, but Mrs. Terhaar became a pro at it. We did this on a Friday, and we had kids come in on Monday and thank us for making whistles with them, which is rare for our kids. They sometimes lack manners. :-( \r\n\r\nWe have enough clay that we are going to make clay flower frogs to give to their mothers for Christmas. We will use a large, scalloped cookie cutter to cut it out and then lace doilies to imprint a design. Next, we will cut in the tiny holes for the flower to be placed. Then we will paint them with a water wash. When they are dry, we will add a fixative to protect it from water.","fullyFundedDate":1751492927743,"projectUrl":"project/pinch-pots-for-primary/9236107/","projectTitle":"Pinch Pots for Primary","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gibbs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7939437_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755344463459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939437"},{"teacherId":7939437,"projectId":9237243,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the new books. Every week I prepare a book bag for the students to take home for reading practice. By taking books home they are able to practice the skills we are learning. The decodables that were purchased are written for each of the phonics skills. When the skill is \"sneeky E\", I now have enough sneeky E books to send home with each student. They love showing off their new reading skills to their family. \r\n\r\nWhen they take these books home to read the practice they are getting is so crucial to them becoming good readers. I tell them that reading is just like anything else they want to do, such as baseball, they must practice to get better.","fullyFundedDate":1753735335177,"projectUrl":"project/practical-decodables/9237243/","projectTitle":"Practical Decodables","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gibbs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7939437_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755344463459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939437"},{"teacherId":9973250,"projectId":9509574,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation for our classroom. The students are really enjoying the bean bags to do their work in or to just sit and read books. \r\nThe students have made it their mission to get to school on time so they get the first opportunity to get a bean bag to sit on for the day. I have gotten to the point where we have to draw names in the morning to see who gets to use them first.\r\nThey are also loving all the snacks that we received. When someone comes to school hungry it's so nice just to be able to give them something to snack on so they can work. \r\nAgain thank you for your generous support of my classroom. 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