{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"McDermott Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8542056,"projectId":9554658,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my project, \"Stations for Drawing, Sculpting and Building!\"\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, I will be able to set up durable and engaging Drawing and Sculpture/Building stations in my classroom that will last for years to come.\r\n\r\nThe drawing books, legos, whiteboards, and magnetic blocks are more than just supplies; they are the foundation of an independent learning environment. By implementing a choice-based teaching philosophy, students are empowered to work at centers, moving at their own pace and tackling challenges that align with their personal interests.\r\n\r\nThe Impact of Your Gift:\r\n\r\nPromoting Independence: The \"How to Draw\" books and step-by-step guides at the Drawing Station will allow students to become self-teachers. They will learn to troubleshoot, follow instructions, and master techniques on their own, building confidence and critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nFostering 3D Literacy: \r\nThe reusable Legos, magnetic tiles, and blocks will transform the Sculpture/Building Station into a hub for spatial reasoning and engineering. Students will learn about construction, balance, measurement, and 3D design through hands-on play and experimentation.\r\n\r\nEncouraging Creativity and Persistence: \\By having access to a wide variety of quality materials, students will be motivated to dive deeper into their projects, leading to more complex, imaginative, and lasting creations.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is directly funding a classroom culture where every student is a creative decision-maker and problem-solver. This project will foster a love for learning and build essential skills that extend far beyond the art room.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and our classroom. We can't wait to share the amazing things we build and draw!\r\n\r\nWith deepest gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1755706403446,"projectUrl":"project/stations-for-drawing-sculpting-and-buil/9554658/","projectTitle":"Stations for Drawing, Sculpting and Building","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cregg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8542056_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658846259421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shannoncregg"},{"teacherId":8542056,"projectId":9380821,"letterContent":"Thanks to the donation, I was able to set up choice-based centers in my art room! Currently, I have opened a drawing center and a collage center. Soon, I will be opening a painting and sculpture center as well. I have been using the resources, such as storage boxes, dust pans, and battery operated pencil sharpeners to stock and organize the centers. Students are thrilled to be able to independently access supplies! They are loving creating art independently! It has been a total transformation in my classroom. My next steps are for students to finish up their first project at their center of choice and then learn how to photograph and document their work! Thank you again for supporting my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1752164173054,"projectUrl":"project/choice-based-art-classroom-set-up/9380821/","projectTitle":"Choice-Based Art Classroom Set-Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cregg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8542056_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658846259421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shannoncregg"},{"teacherId":9462500,"projectId":8316074,"letterContent":"You have idea the impact your donation has on my class. I have some students that have never said a single word or interacted with any one all year, playing and interacting with our classroom pet. Your donations gave us the ability to have our friend out and safe for the students to play with and socialize with. This was such a wonderful opportunity to see some of my more quiet student crack out of their shell and open up more. There favorite time of the day was when they got to feed our friend. At first they were a little shy but after they understood what was going on they wanted to do it all the time. We feel so blessed that you chose our project to help fund. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1715170448006,"projectUrl":"project/guinea-pigs-to-help-increase-socializati/8316074/","projectTitle":"Guinea Pigs to Help Increase Socialization in the Classroom.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Avina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9462500_orig.jpg?crop=1435,1435,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707250934424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9462500"},{"teacherId":2516722,"projectId":8296811,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you generosity. Without you, this year would have been a struggle. With your support my students were able to have a the support that they need. The impact that you provide my students with is incredible and worth every smile. I hope that you can understand the great impact that you have on my students. You have given my students support and love where they might not have had any before. Thank you again so much for your generosity and kindness that you have shown to mu students.","fullyFundedDate":1712073039643,"projectUrl":"project/random-but-necessary/8296811/","projectTitle":"Random But Necessary","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jalnos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2516722_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533161588505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mallory-wersonske"},{"teacherId":8730782,"projectId":8899746,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of flexible seating to our classroom. Your kindness has made a remarkable impact on our learning environment. The new seating options provide my students with the ability to move freely and comfortably, fostering a space where they can engage in their work with focus and enthusiasm.They have loved all the exploring of different ways of learning. I can not wait to show you all the pictures I have been capturing of my students using these amazing tools!","fullyFundedDate":1736376188592,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-worms-work/8899746/","projectTitle":"Wiggle Worms Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brianne Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8730782_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688133277826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730782"},{"teacherId":6253593,"projectId":8876916,"letterContent":"Over several weeks, 1st graders at McDermott Elementary planted, cared for, and watched their herb hydroponic gardens grow. When I showed them the gardens, they could not believe that we were going to grow plants inside our classroom!\r\n\r\nDuring our first session, students learned about hydroponic gardening systems and the parts of the garden including the water tank, water filter, UV lights, water height measurement tool, sponges to become the medium for growing, and the baskets to suspend the plants in water. They were then able to work in groups to place seeds into the sponges and then into the garden system. Over the next several weeks, students excitedly waited for the seeds to sprout, and after Thanksgiving Break, they were able to see the first green leaves growing from their herbs. \r\n\r\nOnce the herbs started to grow more, I took clippings of each herb (parsely, basil, thyme) and let students touch and smell their leaves. They were able to take small clippings home to use in their cooking. Before the winter break, I pulled out some of the plants so that students could see the different parts of each plant (stem, leaves, and roots). We reviewed a plant's basic needs and why we did not need soil, but rather plant nutrients to grow a garden. \r\n\r\nNow that the herbs have grown, we will start to grow a few leafy greens to create our own class salad. I plan on having plants continuously growing throughout the rest of the school year, and let other grade levels take part in the STEM Lab Garden.","fullyFundedDate":1728947493774,"projectUrl":"project/growing-fun-with-hydroponic-gardens/8876916/","projectTitle":"Growing Fun With Hydroponic Gardens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6253593_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728924642061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6253593"},{"teacherId":2516722,"projectId":6111171,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness towards my students. They have been so in love with all the goodies they have received. They were so excited to open the packages and see all the fun things they received. They have loved working with and using the prizes. It has been so fun to share and inspire my students. \r\nWithout your support, it would have been a not fun year but you have made it worth it for my students. I can not fully express my gratitude and appreciation that you have given to us. 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