{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bennie Cole Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10182344,"projectId":10235713,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our classroom's copies of Hatchet! From the moment the boxes arrived, the excitement in our 4th-grade classroom was tangible. Having individual copies for our students to hold, follow along with, and read together has completely transformed our reading time. Brian's thrill-filled story of survival has captured their imaginations in a way few books can. They eagerly look forward to opening their books each day, fully engaged in analyzing Brian's choices, predicting his next moves, and making deep connections to the text.\r\nThe impact of your gift on their reading development has been remarkable. Having direct access to their own copies of Hatchet has significantly boosted their comprehension, vocabulary, and stamina. Students who were once reluctant readers are now actively participating in discussions, identifying context clues, and asking thoughtful questions about character growth and plot development. Your generosity did more than just supply us with books—it sparked a genuine love for reading and built confidence in my students that will stay with them for years to come. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our young readers!","fullyFundedDate":1778262099204,"projectUrl":"project/growth-and-achievement/10235713/","projectTitle":"Growth and Achievement","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10182344"},{"teacherId":4667972,"projectId":10486654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Unlock the Challenge: Keep Breakout EDU in Our GT Classroom!\" Because of your generosity, my gifted and talented students now have access to the full Breakout EDU digital library, filled with exciting, interactive challenges that turn learning into an adventure! Breakout EDU encourages students to think critically, solve complex problems, recognize patterns, apply logic, and collaborate with their classmates. Rather than simply memorizing information, students must analyze clues, make connections, test ideas, and think creatively to unlock each challenge. These experiences help develop the higher-level thinking skills that are so important for gifted learners.\r\n\r\nOne of the things I love most about Breakout EDU is watching my students become completely immersed in their learning. The excitement in our classroom is contagious as students work together to crack codes, solve puzzles, and celebrate each breakthrough! We've incorporated Breakout EDU into our study of systems, allowing students to apply their understanding of number systems, logical reasoning, and problem-solving in meaningful and engaging ways. Students are learning that making mistakes is part of the process and that perseverance, flexibility, and teamwork are often the keys to success. It's especially rewarding to see students who may initially struggle with a challenge gain confidence as they discover new strategies and experience those wonderful \"aha!\" moments.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided so much more than a digital subscription. You've given my students opportunities to become curious thinkers, confident problem-solvers, and resilient learners. As a GT teacher, I strive to create experiences that challenge my students to stretch their thinking beyond the ordinary, and Breakout EDU helps me do exactly that. Thank you for investing in my students and helping us unlock their potential, one challenge at a time! Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1786903781878,"projectUrl":"project/unlock-the-challenge-keep-breakout-edu/10486654/","projectTitle":"Unlock the Challenge: Keep Breakout EDU in Our GT Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Abing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4667972_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786882881552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-abing"},{"teacherId":6206828,"projectId":10630797,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project through DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness and belief in our students, our classroom was recently fully funded with brand-new, high-quality headphones with built-in microphones.\r\nBefore receiving these headphones, our students often struggled with background noise, unclear audio recording, and uncomfortable fits during online learning tasks. Thanks to your contribution, every student now has access to clear audio equipment that allows them to fully engage in daily learning without distractions.\r\n\r\nHow Your Gift Transformed Our Learning\r\nThe new headphones with microphones have made an immediate and powerful impact across all four language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.\r\nImpact in Action:\r\n\r\nSpeaking & Recording: Students can now clearly record themselves reading aloud and expressing their thoughts on interactive learning platforms like Summit K12. The built-in microphones capture their voices crisp and clear, allowing them to accurately evaluate their own fluency and pronunciation.\r\n\r\nListening Comprehension: Crisp audio enables students to listen closely to vocabulary pronunciation, instructions, and audio passages without outside noise interference.\r\nReading & Writing Skills: By listening to model readings and speaking their responses before writing, students build confidence that directly transfers into stronger written responses and comprehension.\r\n\r\nBuilding Confidence and Language Growth\r\nPrograms like Summit K12 require students to actively speak and listen to develop academic language proficiency. Having dedicated, high-quality audio equipment gives my students a private, comfortable space to practice speaking without feeling self-conscious. It has boosted their confidence tremendously, encouraging even our quietest learners to raise their voices and shine!\r\n\r\nYour support does far more than provide technology—it shows my students that there are caring people in the world invested in their success and education. We are deeply grateful for your support, generosity, and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1789571035195,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-english-learners-speak-list/10630797/","projectTitle":"Empowering English Learners: Speak, Listen, Read & Write!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Y. Garza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6206828"},{"teacherId":312185,"projectId":10460858,"letterContent":"Math has been a real eye opener this year! We have a new curriculum, and students are learning math in a whole new way. The dry erase markers and erasers have been working overtime! The students are working hard learning a new way to math, and these items have been a huge help! \r\nthe Clorox wipes and vacuum have helped keep our classroom fresh and clean! Students love helping make sure everything is organized and clean as well. The clear boxes have been repurposed as dice holders. This has helped make sure the dice stay where they belong when students use them for their math games. \r\nAll the STEM puzzles and boards have been a huge hit with the students. They love using them on Fun Friday after they have completed their assignments. It is a great way to end the week!","fullyFundedDate":1787136971578,"projectUrl":"project/working-on-math/10460858/","projectTitle":"Working on Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp312185_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659792429209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/issanchez"},{"teacherId":312185,"projectId":10235623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support with this project. \r\nThe thermal printer has been a huge time saving resources. The students are able to add their notebook cover to easily find the correct one needed. The retractable markers have also been a huge time saver. Students are not worried about finding the top or drying out. Having the retractable marker helps them dry out slower, so students are able to have them for longer periods of time. The carpet has been a new addition area where students can work on as a group. They are able to move around the room and sit in a more comfortable position. \r\nThank you for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1784987921578,"projectUrl":"project/starting-off-a-great-year/10235623/","projectTitle":"Starting Off a Great Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp312185_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659792429209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/issanchez"},{"teacherId":4450965,"projectId":10447214,"letterContent":"When the packages containing our new math manipulatives, mesh pouches, and dry erase markers arrived in the classroom, the excitement was immediate. As we unboxed the hands-on math tools, my second grader's eyes lit up at the bright, tangible resources, and several students instantly began brainstorming how we would use them during math.\r\n\r\nWe put the resources to work right away during our measurement unit. One standout moment involved when students first got to open their mesh manipulative kits and explore all of the hands-on tools they would get to use to measure various objects. They were very excited to start using their brand new dry erase markers to show their thinking during our daily problem solving exercises. Having individual, neatly organized pouches allowed each student to independently select their tools without losing instruction time searching through mixed drawers. The immediate visual and tactile connection made abstract mathematical concepts click much faster for them.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next step is applying these foundational skills to interactive math word problem stations. Students will work in collaborative pairs using the dry-erase boards and manipulative kits to represent, break down, and solve real-world word measurement problems. Having these organized, durable tools readily accessible empowers the students to take full ownership of their math learning and build deeper problem-solving confidence every day. Thank you for helping my students become confident learners that an solve real world problems.","fullyFundedDate":1787186372922,"projectUrl":"project/count-us-in-hands-on-tools-for-future-m/10447214/","projectTitle":"Count Us In! Hands-On Tools for Future Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Collier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4450965_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513184208990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4450965"},{"teacherId":312185,"projectId":10187766,"letterContent":"This project was a huge hit. The students loved being able to eat a tumbler and make their own water drink. Students also used their creativity as they made a Mother's Day craft for that special person in their life. Being able to provide them a gift was very rewarding for all. \r\nStudents also completed their research project on a campground site. They learned all out the area, items needed, and other useful ideas. Then we invited our 1st grade buddies to present them the project. Students used the camping supplies to add a little pizzaz to their presentations. The students did so well presenting and answering questions, we decided to celebrate with a s'mores party! Thank you for making these awesome experiences available to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1776908985178,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-off-the-year-in-style/10187766/","projectTitle":"Finishing Off the Year in Style!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp312185_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659792429209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/issanchez"},{"teacherId":312185,"projectId":10081350,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support with this project. The students have loved the rugs. They are so spacious and comfortable. They are able to work with their partner, group, or individually and have space to finish their work. The spinner ring was helpful during our testing week. Students were able to use it to stay calm and relaxed during some stressful testing times. The most loved item was the mini animal bags. they were able to make little houses with the cups and add all their prizes to it. As they collected these mini animals, they were so excited to see what surprise was inside. Thank you for helping make our last few days exciting and rewarding for them.","fullyFundedDate":1773247749129,"projectUrl":"project/4th-grade-growth/10081350/","projectTitle":"4th Grade Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp312185_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659792429209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/issanchez"},{"teacherId":4667972,"projectId":9822194,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us receive a third ChompSaw! Our students were absolutely thrilled when they learned that another ChompSaw was being added to our engineering station. With only two saws available, students often had to wait their turn during engineering and design projects. Having a third ChompSaw has made a tremendous difference by allowing more students to safely create, build, and test their ideas at the same time.\r\n\r\nOur Gifted and Talented students have been using the ChompSaws to design and construct structures for their GT showcase and engineering challenges. Recently, students used foam board, cardboard, and other materials to create bridges, architectural structures, and invention prototypes. The excitement was contagious as students carefully measured, cut, and assembled their creations. Many students commented that using real tools made them feel like \"real engineers\" and gave them confidence to take their ideas from imagination to reality.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our hands-on learning journey, students will use the ChompSaws for upcoming design challenges involving structures, inventions, and problem-solving projects. They are already brainstorming new ideas and can't wait to begin their next builds. Your generosity is providing opportunities for creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation every day. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them develop skills that will serve them for years to come. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1770828917267,"projectUrl":"project/cardboard-constructors-creativity-in-mo/9822194/","projectTitle":"Cardboard Constructors: Creativity in Motion! Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Abing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4667972_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786882881552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-abing"},{"teacherId":312185,"projectId":10032541,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us add flexible seating to our classroom. The students love the wobble stools and cannot wait until they come to the teacher table to use them. The retractable pens have been a hit. They last longer than the regular dry erase markers, and that makes a huge difference in our classroom. They are used constantly during math, writing, and reading! As we get closer to the end of the school year, glue sticks and pencils seem to magically disappear. Having an extra set of these materials have made our classroom flow smother as we finish off the year. Thank you for that!","fullyFundedDate":1770211615270,"projectUrl":"project/4th-grade-moving-along/10032541/","projectTitle":"4th Grade Moving Along","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp312185_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659792429209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/issanchez"},{"teacherId":312185,"projectId":9844135,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the retractable dry erase markers! I did not know these even existed and now I will not be getting anything else for my students. They have been working so well in class. The students are able to use them and put them away without having to look for a missing top, and we all know a missing top means a dry marker!\r\n\r\nThe headphones came just at the appropriate time! We started TELPAS testing, and students need the mics on the headphones to complete their test. Thank you for helping us make the testing season a much smoother process. \r\n\r\nThank you for the privacy folders as well. Some of my students need the feeling of being in their own space during testing, and these folders provide that support. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1764687381598,"projectUrl":"project/working-on-us/9844135/","projectTitle":"Working on Us","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp312185_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659792429209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/issanchez"},{"teacherId":1688659,"projectId":9652564,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students are now using the ChompSaw safe cutting system during hands-on STEM design challenges. Students are measuring, cutting, and assembling materials as they solve real-world problems. 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