{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Frances W. McClenney Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2303734,"projectId":9748920,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing these cases and materials for our music program. The cases have made a huge improvement in how we store and protect our instruments. Since the drum cases have so many different handles on them, students are able to more easily carry and put away the instruments without worrying about them accidentally getting banged up. The drum heads on some sets sit on the bottom, so this also keeps those in better condition. Having the boomwhacker backpacks has made carrying them to and from classes much easier, with the added benefit of being able to carry more sets so a greater number of students can play. The guitar case is much better than what we had at protecting the classroom guitar, and being able to quickly throw it over my shoulders to carry makes everything much easier. The additional instruments and strings have made for a larger number of students engaged with instruments in music classes. \r\n\r\n Thank you again for your support of our school, music program, and our students. It means a great deal to see the support we receive through donorschoose.","fullyFundedDate":1769010027609,"projectUrl":"project/lets-case-the-place/9748920/","projectTitle":"Lets Case the Place","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-murphy-music"},{"teacherId":3785108,"projectId":9890733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of writing materials for our classroom. Because of your support, our students now have the tools they need to fully express their ideas and grow as writers. We recently began a personal narrative unit, and students used their new notebooks, pens, and supplies to draft stories about meaningful moments in their lives. It has been incredible to watch them take pride in their work, carefully organizing their thoughts and revising their writing with enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were first introduced, the excitement in the room was immediate. Students eagerly flipped through their new notebooks and couldn't wait to start writing. For many, having fresh, high-quality supplies made them feel like \"real authors,\" which boosted both their confidence and motivation. Even students who were previously hesitant about writing have become more engaged and willing to share their ideas.","fullyFundedDate":1763496867714,"projectUrl":"project/write-with-confidence/9890733/","projectTitle":"Write with Confidence!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3785108_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520797160493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3785108"},{"teacherId":3785108,"projectId":9890665,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, our students have been able to dive into learning with brand-new resources that have truly energized our lessons. One of our favorite moments so far has been using the materials for a hands-on project where students collaborated in small groups to explore concepts in a more interactive way. Seeing them problem solve, share ideas, and take ownership of their learning has been incredibly rewarding. Your contributions have helped transform everyday lessons into meaningful, engaging experiences.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. They were eager to explore everything, asking questions and jumping right into activities with enthusiasm. For many of them, having access to these resources made learning feel more real and accessible, and it boosted their confidence as they worked through new challenges.","fullyFundedDate":1763496867760,"projectUrl":"project/math-manipulatives-for-kindergarten/9890665/","projectTitle":"Math Manipulatives for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3785108_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520797160493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3785108"},{"teacherId":10243319,"projectId":9907409,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my students! They have been enjoying the materials immensely since we received them! When the boxes came in, they couldn't wait for me to open them and see everything. \r\n\r\nThey have been enjoying the new stools more than anything else. We have been able to have more flexible grouping, seating, and quicker transitions into small group at my table. They have also been enjoying their binders and bins for organization. Students are able to locate their many readings from ELA quickly to prepare for work. They make so much less mess with the bins containing all of their interactive notebooks. \r\n\r\nThank you again, we ALL greatly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1765575772668,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-organized-space-for-learning/9907409/","projectTitle":"Clean and Organized Space for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10243319_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764201714463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243319"},{"teacherId":9906253,"projectId":9078374,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our art room. Your generosity means more than you know. Because of you, our students will have flexible seating with stools that allow them to move, collaborate, and create comfortably.\r\nIn art, students are constantly turning to share ideas, gathering around tables for demonstrations, and working with different materials. The stools will make our space feel more like a real artist's studio — open, creative, and welcoming. They will also help students who need movement to stay focused and regulated during class.\r\nMost importantly, you are showing our students that someone believes in their creativity. That message is powerful. Thank you for investing in their confidence, imagination, and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1738967130049,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-creative-minds/9078374/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hamilton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9906253_orig.jpg?crop=760,760,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737984043617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9906253"},{"teacherId":9906253,"projectId":9108843,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our art room. Your generosity means more than you know. Because of you, our students will have flexible seating with stools that allow them to move, collaborate, and create comfortably.\r\nIn art, students are constantly turning to share ideas, gathering around tables for demonstrations, and working with different materials. The stools will make our space feel more like a real artist's studio — open, creative, and welcoming. They will also help students who need movement to stay focused and regulated during class.\r\nMost importantly, you are showing our students that someone believes in their creativity. That message is powerful. Thank you for investing in their confidence, imagination, and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1741892938965,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-creative-minds/9108843/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hamilton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9906253_orig.jpg?crop=760,760,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737984043617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9906253"},{"teacherId":2303734,"projectId":9748557,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing these tools and supplies for our school and music program. They have already come in handy for quick maintenance on several occasions. Things like fixing a broken rocking chair in one of our Kindergarten classrooms, or repairing and maintaining some of the carts used to carry things around the school no longer take weeks to months to have district maintenance schedule to complete the tasks.\r\n We are grateful for helping keep our school running smoothly, and will look forward to continuing to do so into the future. I have found uses for repairs on some of our kids bikes that ride to school, setting desks to the right height for students in lower grades, tightening wobbly desk legs, and I'm sure the list will continue. The students are always surprised that a teacher can also fix things. It opens up discussions on where people have talents outside of the walls of the school, and gives food for thought for jobs in the future for students as well. \r\n We are grateful for your generosity, and providing these tools and supplies. Our instruments and materials will be well cared for in a timely manner thanks to the help of our Donorschoose partners.","fullyFundedDate":1760693832238,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-it-fixed/9748557/","projectTitle":"Let's Get It Fixed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-murphy-music"},{"teacherId":9615052,"projectId":9840432,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into an engaging, organized learning space where students can truly take ownership of their learning. The materials for our \"Label It, Learn It: Organizing Interactive Stations for Engaged Scholars\" project have allowed us to create clearly structured, easy-to-navigate stations that promote independence, collaboration, and hands-on exploration. With everything thoughtfully labeled and accessible, students transition more smoothly, stay focused longer, and spend more time learning rather than searching for supplies.\r\nWhat has been most exciting is watching students light up as they rotate through stations with confidence and purpose. The organized setup has especially supported students who thrive on structure, as well as those who previously struggled with staying on task. They now know exactly where materials belong and how to care for them, which has built a greater sense of responsibility and pride in our classroom community. Even my quieter students have become more engaged because the stations provide clear expectations and interactive opportunities to participate.\r\nYour support has not only improved the physical organization of our classroom but also strengthened student independence, teamwork, and enthusiasm for learning. Thank you for investing in our scholars and helping create an environment where they feel empowered, capable, and excited to grow each day.\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1769010027640,"projectUrl":"project/label-it-learn-it-organizing-interacti/9840432/","projectTitle":"Label It, Learn It: Organizing Interactive Stations for Engaged Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9615052_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y620&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723058676958","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9615052"},{"teacherId":3217018,"projectId":9552004,"letterContent":"Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our library. \r\n\r\nStudents are using the clipboards every single week for note-taking during research lessons and small group discussions and thanks to you we have a clipboard for every student. Whether they're analyzing nonfiction texts, recording key details, or drafting responses, the clipboards allow them to move around the room and choose a workspace that helps them focus best. Many students choose to spread out on the floor, lean against a bookshelf, or work in small clusters with their peers. That flexibility has made a noticeable difference in engagement and ownership. One student recently said, \"I like working down here — I can think better.\" Giving them choice has empowered them to understand how they learn best.\r\nThe new storage boxes have also helped students take responsibility for organizing books and shared materials. Instead of relying on me, students now manage supplies independently and make sure everything is returned properly. They can shelve their own books when they return them. That sense of responsibility builds pride in our classroom community and they love helping out. \r\nYour generosity supports a library where students have choice, voice, and ownership. Thank you for believing in them.","fullyFundedDate":1760726721919,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-learning-with-organization-/9552004/","projectTitle":"Empowering Learning with Organization & Tools That Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Muzik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3217018_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693344731084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-muzik-library"},{"teacherId":3217018,"projectId":9550443,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our book vending machine is no longer just a fun incentive — it's a powerful literacy tool in action. The new titles in our vending machine aren't just exciting — they're strategic. These high-interest, student-favorite books help promote critical literacy skills in students. \r\nWhen students are motivated by books they genuinely want to read, those skills grow faster and more naturally. Choice is powerful.\r\n\r\nIn our library, reading looks joyful and purposeful. You'll see students curled up in comfy corners, buddy-reading with a friend, recommending books to one another, or proudly carrying their very own vending machine book like a treasure. Our book vending machine is part of our PBIS incentives, so students earn tokens through positive behavior, academic growth, and perseverance. When they select a book, it becomes theirs to keep — building their home libraries and their identities as readers.\r\n\r\nReading in our school isn't silent compliance — it's excitement, discussion, curiosity, and pride. Your support didn't just refill a machine. You helped refill motivation, access, and opportunity.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our Gators. Because of you, books aren't just on shelves — they're in students' hands and in their homes.","fullyFundedDate":1760369821561,"projectUrl":"project/refill-our-book-vending-machine-with-stu/9550443/","projectTitle":"Refill Our Book Vending Machine with Student Favorites!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Muzik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3217018_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693344731084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-muzik-library"},{"teacherId":9615052,"projectId":9776839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Building Better Readers Through Small Group Book Clubs. Because of you, my students now have access to engaging, high-interest books that are perfectly suited for small group reading. These new texts have allowed us to focus on essential reading skills such as comprehension, vocabulary development, fluency, and making meaningful connections to what we read. Instead of everyone reading the same book at the same pace, students are able to work in book clubs that meet their individual reading needs.\r\nReading in our classroom has become more collaborative and joyful. During small group book clubs, students discuss characters, ask thoughtful questions, and support one another as readers. I have seen students who were once hesitant to speak up now eagerly sharing their ideas and insights. Several students who struggled to stay engaged during whole-class reading have truly blossomed, showing increased confidence and motivation because they feel successful with books that are just right for them.\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting impact on my students' growth as readers and thinkers. You didn't just provide books — you helped create a classroom environment where students feel excited about reading and proud of their progress. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1763496867926,"projectUrl":"project/building-better-readers-through-small-gr/9776839/","projectTitle":"Building Better Readers Through Small Group Book Clubs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9615052_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y620&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723058676958","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9615052"},{"teacherId":9906253,"projectId":9838027,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of an art table to our art room. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on my students and the way we are able to create, learn, and grow together through art. Because of you, our classroom now feels more like a true art studio a place where creativity, collaboration, and confidence can flourish. The art table is used daily by students across multiple grade levels. It supports everything from careful drawing and painting to messy, hands-on exploration something young artists absolutely need. Having a sturdy, shared workspace encourages teamwork and communication as students discuss their ideas, problem-solve together, and inspire one another. I've already seen students take more pride in their work simply because they feel valued and supported with quality resources. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in arts education and for investing in our classroom. Your donation of an art table is not just a piece of furniture; it is a foundation for creativity, collaboration, and joyful learning. 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