{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bemiss Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6017364,"projectId":10355549,"letterContent":"The sensory items came to school today and we unboxed together and set up right away! I have many students who seek visual and tactile sensory items. The large bubble tube has been a huge hit and many come to sit and watch as the bubbles and fish move around. This is my 3rd bubble type item in my room and the silent hum it makes is very calming. We also received a sequence board. The students can pull their hands through and make designs. This is VERY tactile reinforcing. Now I just need to decide if I will mount it to the wall or use freely to take where it is needed. Thank you for helping me build sensory items for my sensory seekers!","fullyFundedDate":1783379433224,"projectUrl":"project/regulate-regulate-regulate/10355549/","projectTitle":"Regulate Regulate Regulate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6017364_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782513847459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6017364"},{"teacherId":3094935,"projectId":10080897,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with outdoor building blocks! The excitement on my students' faces when we opened the boxes and they saw the blocks for the first time was priceless. They were immediately eager to start building, creating, and exploring all the possibilities.\r\n\r\nThese blocks have already become a favorite part of our classroom and have been utilized during our morning Soft Start activities. Students have enjoyed coming into the classroom, working with classmates, and using their creativity to build structures before our school day even begins. It has been wonderful to see students naturally collaborating, sharing ideas, and solving problems together.\r\n\r\nThe blocks have also given students opportunities to practice important skills such as communication, teamwork, creativity, spatial reasoning, and perseverance. They build, test their ideas, make changes, and try again when something doesn't work. These hands-on experiences allow students to learn through doing while having fun.\r\n\r\nI especially love seeing students who may not always choose traditional classroom activities become completely engaged when they have the opportunity to build. The blocks give them a chance to be creative, take risks, and see their ideas come to life.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students a resource that encourages curiosity, collaboration, creativity, and joyful learning. Your generosity has already made a meaningful impact in our classroom, and I know these blocks will continue to be used and loved throughout the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1778872214683,"projectUrl":"project/big-blocks-bigger-thinking/10080897/","projectTitle":"Big Blocks, Bigger Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lindsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3094935_orig.jpg?crop=677,677,x28,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628545068983","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lindsey88"},{"teacherId":8654480,"projectId":10064064,"letterContent":"We have been having a blast with the new games, activities and sensory items that you so generously donated to my students. When the boxes arrived, the excitement was priceless! When I told my students that all of the new things that arrived in our classroom were donated by people who care about them and their learning, the kiddos were so touched. \r\n The games, marble run, and ice cream and sandwich shop allow for the students to take turns, interact with each other and practice social skills, follow directions, work together to accomplish a goal, problem solve, and listen closely, and step out of their comfort zones and ask someone to play with them.\r\n It has been so fun to play and learn with all of our new materials. Thank you again so so much for investing in my class!","fullyFundedDate":1772669260208,"projectUrl":"project/your-turn-my-turn-lets-play-and-learn/10064064/","projectTitle":"Your Turn, My Turn! Let's Play and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8654480_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769746945853","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8654480"},{"teacherId":7858323,"projectId":10118784,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Calm, Focus, Learn: Busy Boards for Young Learners. These new resources have already made a positive difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe busy boards have been especially helpful during times when students need a moment to reset, refocus, or keep their hands busy while learning. Several students were immediately drawn to them when they arrived and were excited to explore all the different textures, switches, and moving pieces. It has been wonderful to see students calmly engage with the boards while staying present and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nSince adding these tools to our classroom, I've noticed students are better able to regulate their energy and attention throughout the day. The busy boards have created another supportive option for students who benefit from hands-on sensory input, and they have quickly become a valued part of our classroom environment. Thank you again for your generosity and support of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778372931532,"projectUrl":"project/calm-focus-learn-busy-boards-for-youn/10118784/","projectTitle":"Calm, Focus, Learn: Busy Boards for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adaszewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7858323_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642864359130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bemisscience"},{"teacherId":3094935,"projectId":10081361,"letterContent":"Our new outdoor ramps have completely transformed the way my students explore and learn during outdoor learning time. Students have been using the ramps to investigate motion, test predictions, and work collaboratively to design different ramp setups. One especially exciting moment was watching small groups create their own \"ramp courses\" using balls and toy cars. Students experimented with changing the height and angle of the ramps, then discussed why some objects moved faster or farther than others. It was incredible to see their excitement as they tested ideas, made adjustments, and celebrated successful designs together.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were thrilled. Many immediately began brainstorming ways to connect the ramps and asking questions about what they could test. The energy and curiosity were contagious. Even students who are sometimes hesitant during traditional classroom lessons eagerly joined in, worked with classmates, and stayed engaged for long periods of time.\r\n\r\nThese ramps have become a meaningful part of our STEM learning, and we are excited to continue building on these experiences. Our next steps include having students design more complex ramp systems, make predictions before testing, and record observations like distance, speed, and movement patterns. We are also beginning to connect our outdoor investigations to classroom science discussions about force and motion. Thanks to your generosity, my students are learning through creativity, collaboration, and hands-on discovery every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1776570389855,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-learning-outdoors/10081361/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Learning Outdoors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lindsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3094935_orig.jpg?crop=677,677,x28,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628545068983","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lindsey88"},{"teacherId":7858323,"projectId":9968378,"letterContent":"When we added the base plates to our LEGO area, it changed things right away. The kids were excited, but more than that, their builds started lasting longer and becoming more detailed. Instead of starting over every time something got bumped, they were able to keep working, add on, and really think through what they were building.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching a group create a small \"town\" that stayed set up for days. They kept coming back to it, adding buildings, fixing things, and talking through their ideas together. It turned into more than just building—it became collaboration, problem-solving, and a lot of pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThese base plates have made a big difference in how students approach building. They're more thoughtful, more patient, and more willing to improve their ideas instead of giving up. Next, we're going to start connecting this to our science time by focusing on building stronger structures and thinking about stability and design.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. This has been one of those simple additions that's had a really big impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773938196577,"projectUrl":"project/a-strong-foundation-for-little-builders/9968378/","projectTitle":"A Strong Foundation for Little Builders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adaszewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7858323_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642864359130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bemisscience"},{"teacherId":7858323,"projectId":10155962,"letterContent":"When the LEGO bricks arrived, my students were immediately excited. They gathered around, started sorting pieces, and couldn't wait to begin building. It didn't take long before they were fully engaged, creating everything from simple structures to more detailed designs they were proud to share.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was a group trying to build something tall enough to stay standing. It kept falling, but they didn't give up—they kept adjusting and talking through what might work better until they finally figured it out. Watching that kind of persistence and teamwork was exactly what I had hoped these materials would bring out.\r\n\r\nSince then, these bricks have become something we use often. Students are more willing to try new ideas, work together, and stick with something even when it's challenging. Moving forward, we'll be connecting this more to our science and STEM time, focusing on building stronger structures and thinking about how and why things work.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. It's been really meaningful to see the impact already.","fullyFundedDate":1776971594173,"projectUrl":"project/imagine-it-build-it-love-it/10155962/","projectTitle":"Imagine It, Build It, Love It","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adaszewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7858323_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642864359130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bemisscience"},{"teacherId":7858323,"projectId":9968284,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, From Garden to Growth: Learning Through Play. Your generosity has brought so much excitement and hands-on learning into our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the plant-themed LEGO Duplo blocks during our science and STEM time to help students explore how plants grow and what they need to survive. One of our favorite moments was when students first opened the set—they immediately started building gardens, farms, and \"plant homes,\" and the room filled with conversations about roots, stems, sunlight, and water. It was amazing to see how quickly they connected their play to what we've been learning in science.\r\n\r\nRight now, we are using the materials to build models of plant and different types of plant environments. Students are working in small groups to design and explain their creations, and they are really practicing how to think like scientists while also being creative. Next, we will be connecting their builds to writing by having students explain what their \"garden\" needs to grow and how their models show real plant life.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting this project and helping make learning so meaningful and engaging for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1770945222554,"projectUrl":"project/from-garden-to-growth-learning-through/9968284/","projectTitle":"From Garden to Growth: Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adaszewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7858323_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642864359130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bemisscience"},{"teacherId":7858323,"projectId":9968149,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, A Strong Foundation for Creative Thinkers. Your generosity has already made a big difference in our classroom and in the way my students learn and create together.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the new materials to support hands-on building and design challenges. One of the first things we did was open everything up together, and the excitement was immediate. Students were eager to dig in, explore the materials, and start testing out their ideas. There was a lot of \"Can we try this?\" and \"Look what I made!\" right away, which was really fun to see. It's been great watching students who don't always jump right into activities suddenly become very engaged and confident when they're building and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nRight now, we are continuing to use these resources during creative thinking and STEM-style activities where students plan, build, test, and improve their designs. The next step is for students to work more independently and in small groups to complete more complex challenges, where they'll have to think through problems, collaborate, and explain their thinking. Your support is helping them build not just structures, but also confidence, communication, and persistence.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and for helping bring these experiences into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1772475952887,"projectUrl":"project/a-strong-foundation-for-creative-thinker/9968149/","projectTitle":"A Strong Foundation for Creative Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adaszewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7858323_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642864359130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bemisscience"},{"teacherId":3190676,"projectId":10059784,"letterContent":"Thank you for the hands-on materials you provided for my special ed resource classroom. \r\nEven though I serve multiple grades, we have been able to use the math manipulatives in group activities across grade levels. The place value games have been a hit! Also, the kit used for teaching students how to add and subtract with regrouping has been a success. The visual of building numbers and physically \"borrowing\" when needed solidifies the skill for them. \r\nAlso, the many snack items have helped with the behavior management system in my classroom. It is amazing how motivation changes when there are fun food items to work towards. \r\nWe very much appreciate your support to our classroom and our continued learning!","fullyFundedDate":1769449888561,"projectUrl":"project/academic-success-for-students-with-disab/10059784/","projectTitle":"Academic Success for Students with Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Slotvig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3190676"},{"teacherId":7858323,"projectId":9968167,"letterContent":"I just wanted to say thank you again for making this project happen. When the LEGO bricks came in, the kids were immediately all over them. There was a lot of excitement, a little chaos, and then they settled into building everything from random creations to really thoughtful designs.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching a couple of students work together to fix a structure that kept falling. They didn't give up—they kept changing it until it worked, and they were so proud of themselves. That kind of persistence is something we're always working on, and this gave them a real chance to practice it.\r\n\r\nWe're going to keep using these during our STEM time and start being more intentional about how we build—thinking about what works, what doesn't, and why. I really appreciate your support. This is something my students will keep coming back to again and again.","fullyFundedDate":1769178166029,"projectUrl":"project/endless-creations-with-colorful-lego-bri/9968167/","projectTitle":"Endless Creations With Colorful LEGO Bricks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adaszewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7858323_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642864359130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bemisscience"},{"teacherId":7858323,"projectId":9968242,"letterContent":"When the big bricks showed up, the excitement in the room was immediate. Kids were gathering around, pointing, and asking if they could start building right away. We took some time to just explore, and before long they were working together to build towers, houses, and even a little \"zoo.\" One group kept rebuilding their structure over and over, trying to make it taller without it falling, and the pride on their faces when it finally stayed up was everything.\r\n\r\nI've already noticed such a difference in how they're interacting. There's more teamwork, more talking through ideas, and more willingness to try again when something doesn't work. For my younger students especially, having something they can hold and build with makes a huge difference in how they understand and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nWe're going to keep building on this by tying it into our science time—thinking about what makes something strong, how things move, and how we can improve our designs. 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