{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gregory - Lincoln Education Center","outOfStateSupporters":22.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9416980,"projectId":8112061,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through the \"Empowering Scholars\" project! The resources you provided have truly transformed our learning environment. As soon as the materials arrived, my students lit up with excitement—they couldn't believe these supplies were just for them. One student whispered, \"We must be important if someone we don't even know did this for us.\" That moment said it all.\r\n\r\nWe've already begun using the materials for our World Geography project where students explore global cultures through hands-on activities and visuals. With the maps, books, and supplies you helped fund, students are not just learning—they're connecting to the world in meaningful ways. They feel seen, valued, and inspired to learn more. Your contribution didn't just provide tools—it gave us hope and motivation.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we'll continue building on this energy by diving into deeper research, collaborative presentations, and even pen-pal letters with students from other countries. Your generosity has planted seeds that will grow all year long. Thank you for being part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1703202719974,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-scholars/8112061/","projectTitle":"Empowering Scholars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joseph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9416980"},{"teacherId":4765197,"projectId":9147256,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me complete this project! I was scared that this project would not be funded in time and was literally praying everyday. With technology advancing daily, I want to ensure that my scholars have access to up-to-date tech, especially with STEM. With the help of this IPAD, my students were able to complete their first STEM project in which we created solar ovens to make solar-powered s'mores. My scholars truly found this activity exciting and fulfilling at the same time. We could also use the IPAD to further our knowledge on some of Texas Curriculum Standards, such as Newton's Laws, and examining 3D Plant and Animal Cells. Thank you so much for this project!!","fullyFundedDate":1746993028428,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-stem-learning-with-an-ipad-for/9147256/","projectTitle":"Engaging STEM Learning with an iPad for our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gr8t-Allen-STEM/I-NEED-HELP:)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4765197_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527394949533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/science-stem"},{"teacherId":4765197,"projectId":9124489,"letterContent":"The \"Classroom Basics – Small Yet Significant!\" project has had a meaningful and lasting impact on my 8th grade students' learning experience. Though the materials—5-subject notebooks, pens, and grid paper—may seem simple, they have provided essential support that has improved organization, focus, and academic confidence in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThe 5-subject notebooks have helped students stay organized across multiple subjects, allowing them to keep notes, assignments, and reflections in one easily accessible place. This has reduced lost work and helped students better manage their materials, especially in a middle school setting where they're transitioning to more independent learning. With designated sections for each area, students are more consistent in their note-taking and more likely to review and reflect on their learning.\r\n\r\nThe pens have encouraged students to take pride in their written work. For many, having access to reliable writing tools has eliminated a barrier to participation. Students no longer have to worry about not having a pen or borrowing from others, which reduces distractions and increases time on task. The simple act of having their own pens has also boosted responsibility and ownership over their work.\r\n\r\nThe grid paper has been especially useful in math and science, where students often struggle with aligning numbers, drawing graphs, or organizing data. With grid paper, students can neatly show their work, which helps them avoid errors and better understand the structure of equations or data sets. This has been particularly beneficial for visual and spatial learners who need help organizing their thoughts on paper.\r\n\r\nCollectively, these basic materials have created a more efficient, supportive, and engaging learning environment. Students are more prepared, more confident, and more invested in their learning. The tools may be small, but the impact on student success has been significant.","fullyFundedDate":1741200851627,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics-small-yet-significant/9124489/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics- Small Yet Significant!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gr8t-Allen-STEM/I-NEED-HELP:)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4765197_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527394949533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/science-stem"},{"teacherId":4765197,"projectId":9023396,"letterContent":"The \"Empowering Student Success: Essential Tools for Learning\" project has significantly enhanced my students' learning experience by providing them with essential tools that foster creativity, engagement, and organization. With the donation of dry erase boards, dry erase markers, and binders, my students now have access to resources that support active participation, hands-on learning, and better organization.\r\n\r\nThe dry-erase boards and markers have transformed how students interact with the material. These tools allow them to quickly jot down ideas, solve problems, write short responses, and collaborate with peers. The interactive nature of these tools promotes immediate feedback and encourages students to actively engage in lessons. Additionally, the ability to erase and revise their work helps build a growth mindset, where students view mistakes as valuable opportunities to learn. This hands-on approach fosters a sense of ownership over their learning and boosts their confidence as they practice and refine their skills.\r\n\r\nThe binders provided through the project have played a crucial role in helping students stay organized and manage their academic work. With a designated space for storing assignments, notes, and reference materials, students can easily keep track of their progress and stay organized. This structure not only helps reduce stress but also encourages responsibility and independence, as students learn to manage their tasks and materials effectively.\r\n\r\nIn summary, these tools have had a profound impact on my students' learning by creating a more interactive and organized classroom environment. The dry erase boards and binders have empowered students to take charge of their learning, engage with the material in meaningful ways, and develop important organizational skills. The resources provided through this project have played an essential role in promoting student success and fostering a positive, productive learning atmosphere.","fullyFundedDate":1740007099732,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-student-success-essential-t/9023396/","projectTitle":"\"Empowering Student Success: Essential Tools for Learning\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gr8t-Allen-STEM/I-NEED-HELP:)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4765197_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527394949533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/science-stem"},{"teacherId":5638326,"projectId":8285113,"letterContent":"My students have used the materials in this project in so many ways. One of the tables was used in the library workstation. Students were able to sit at the table and read to one another or use a puppet to read. They enjoyed the library workstation and the use of the table. The other table was used in the letter workstation. A variety of letters was placed in the pocket of the table and student searched for letters that were presented or reviewed. Once they found the letter they placed it on their activity sheet or practiced writing it in their interactive notebook. The kitchen was also used as one of their workstations. My students enjoyed pretending to cook and eat fruits and vegetables with their workstation partner, having family time, or a pretend birthday party. They also pretended to bake cakes and having a celebration.","fullyFundedDate":1715170533830,"projectUrl":"project/pretend-play/8285113/","projectTitle":"Pretend Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Raglin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5638326_orig.jpg?crop=2637,2636,x0,y799&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690567211405","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5638326"},{"teacherId":6339315,"projectId":8544133,"letterContent":"This has been a great year for my students, with the equipment the received. Though, I did not realize I would be getting more students, I am still grateful for the binders and pencils because my students, now, will not have to worry about buying supplies. They can focus on practicing and getting better, both on their instruments and their organizational skills. Having so many pencils helps a lot as well because of how I hear the complaints about never having them. Now, students will never have to go without. Once, again thank you for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1724083809841,"projectUrl":"project/revamp-the-band/8544133/","projectTitle":"Revamp the Band","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bolden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6339315_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626585184407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6339315"},{"teacherId":6339315,"projectId":8713342,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations you have contributed. The new music you donated has played a part in building and developing the band program, especially since I have to revamp the program. This has been a trying time for the fine arts program, teaching vast groups of students. Currently, my students are just happy to be playing an instrument. My eighth graders have been the only group able to play one of the pieces of music. The good thing is they have something to work towards going into the following year. \r\n\r\nThe following steps for this project will involve further developing the program using the already donated music as a tool for growth. In addition, I plan to practice them with scale building while using the new music as a connector. Once again, thank you for your contributions to the program. Your contributions have been beneficial to their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1726681441167,"projectUrl":"project/new-music/8713342/","projectTitle":"New Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bolden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6339315_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626585184407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6339315"},{"teacherId":9622904,"projectId":8736404,"letterContent":"The impact and the role that your donation had on my classroom was incredible as it allowed us to have beautiful colored anchor charts. \r\n\r\nMy students are a phenomenal group of hard working 2nd graders and they were so excited once we were able to start making and designing anchor charts for them to use as resources around the room to aid in their learning. These were essential in their development and growth through both Math and Science curriculums. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting the best 2nd grade classroom in all of Texas. You're greatly appreciated thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1727293766801,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-a-mark-on-2nd-grade/8736404/","projectTitle":"Let’s Make a Mark on 2nd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9622904"},{"teacherId":1047552,"projectId":8802387,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a minute to thank you for supporting my culinary classroom through your generous Donors Choose contribution to my project. It was like an early Christmas gift to receive the much \"kneaded\" culinary art supplies at the start of the school year. My littles have been measuring up a storm with their color-coded collapsible measuring cups and spoons. Our middles have been using the Mad Mattr sensory dough to mimic real food and practice multiple times the basic knife skills to mince, dice and cut a perfect baton, without any real food waste. Once they mastered their knife skills they had the opportunity to translate those skills into making gorgeously cut garlicky roasted sweet potatoes harvested from our school garden, to eat and share with their teachers. \r\n\r\nWhen we return from our winter break, we will be getting ourselves organized with the gifted divider tabs, and getting back to building up our knife skills. I am so thankful to have been blessed by your donation, as it elevates and enriches the learning experience in my classroom on a daily basis. I hope you enjoy some of the snap shots of the classroom, so you can see the impact your donation has made to my chef scholars.","fullyFundedDate":1727023334654,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-kneads-for-cooking-kids/8802387/","projectTitle":"Classroom \"Kneads\" for Cooking Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karavias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1047552_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726717689591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1047552"},{"teacherId":6339315,"projectId":8483750,"letterContent":"Where do I start? Your donations to the band program here at GLECPVA, has been I life savor, not only for the students, but for myself. We have gone through many changes from last year, that has caused issues with my teaching capability. The district was reconstituted, which for our school, caused me to have to take on all students from sixth to eighth grade. This very task was difficult because I had to find ways to make sure 250 students received instruments and binders and other equipment. If it were not for the donors I would be pretty stuck. \r\n\r\nTherefore, I thank you all for believing in me to where now I have the opportunity to teach this number of students. Though I undercut myself numbers wise, I am still grateful for your contributions. For the future, I looks to create more projects to make sure everyone has what they need to be more productive in the field of music education.","fullyFundedDate":1724083800309,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-band/8483750/","projectTitle":"New Year! 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