{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Johnston Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9478239,"projectId":10168247,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping provide the resources my students need to learn and succeed! Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in creating a positive, organized, and engaging learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe height-adjustable student desk will provide a flexible workspace where students can comfortably complete assignments, practice writing, read, and participate in hands-on learning activities. Having a workspace that meets students' needs will help encourage independence, improve focus, and support their individual learning styles.\r\n\r\nThe book and picture display stands will allow me to showcase books, learning materials, and visual resources in an accessible and engaging way. Displaying materials at students' eye level will help spark curiosity, encourage reading, and make important classroom resources easier to see and use during lessons.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will help create a classroom where students feel comfortable, supported, and excited to learn. With the right tools and resources, my students can build confidence, develop independence, and make the most of every learning opportunity.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and believing in their potential. Your kindness and generosity are helping make our classroom a better place to learn, grow, and succeed. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1775760349674,"projectUrl":"project/stand-tall-read-more-classroom-upgrade/10168247/","projectTitle":"Stand Tall, Read More: Classroom Upgrade in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stelsel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9478239"},{"teacherId":9478239,"projectId":10232167,"letterContent":"Making a Difference in Our Classroom!\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and helping provide the tools my students need to learn, grow, and succeed! Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe lap desks will give students flexible and comfortable spaces to complete their work, read, and participate in learning activities. The noise-reducing headphones will help students limit distractions and focus on their assignments, creating a more comfortable learning environment for everyone. The storage bins and pencil dispenser will help keep our classroom organized so students can easily find the materials they need and spend more time learning. The magnetic lined page will provide a valuable visual tool for modeling handwriting, practicing writing skills, and demonstrating lessons.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will help create a classroom that is organized, engaging, and supportive of different student learning needs. Having access to the right materials allows students to build independence, strengthen their skills, and feel more confident in their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where every child has the opportunity to succeed. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1779306199187,"projectUrl":"project/tools-they-need-dreams-they-deserve/10232167/","projectTitle":"Tools They Need, Dreams They Deserve","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stelsel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9478239"},{"teacherId":5941924,"projectId":10707579,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have developed foundational writing skills with the products you helped to fund! They are enjoying the materials and genuinely looking forward to using these products to help them learn better writing habits.\r\nThe White Board Tape in just a small handful of days has provided all of my students a better visual for when we are writing letters and words. They can focus their attention on the difference between tall, small, and descending lowercase letters. Their confidence has grown immensely, and they are able to apply their knowledge.\r\nThe MarbleTracers, Sensory Letter Tray, and Raised Line Writing Paper are all materials that are helpful in reaching all my students, but especially my students that have special needs. This simple modification step has allowed all of my young learners the ability to learn the importance of fine motor skills and letter identification. Thank you again for all of your help! I appreciate you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1792629463081,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-writing-skills/10707579/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Writing Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ring","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5941924_orig.jpg?crop=959,959,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572895349640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karissa-ring"},{"teacherId":10425959,"projectId":10301548,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support of my classroom. You donations of headphones and pencil cases means so much to me and my students. These supplies may seem simply, but they make a big difference in our classroom. They headphones helped my students stay focused and engage during learning activities in the classroom. While the pencil cases give a special place to keep their supplies organized and easy to access for my younger students. Your generosity helped create a classroom where my students have the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed. \r\n\r\nAs a teacher, it is incredibly meaningful to know that there are people who care about helping out children have positive and successful learning experiences. Your kindness will be felt every time a student puts on their headphones, open their pencil cases and gets ready to learn. Thank you for being part of our classroom community ang for making a difference in the lives of my students. We are truly grateful for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1782137061337,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-welcoming-classroom/10301548/","projectTitle":"Creating a Welcoming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10425959"},{"teacherId":9303572,"projectId":9787285,"letterContent":"In the speech and language classroom, motivation is a powerful catalyst for learning. When students are genuinely engaged, they are more willing to take risks, communicate, and persist through challenges. Incorporating a motivating STEM-based activity into therapy sessions can transform learning from a task into an experience, and the impact of such an activity has been profound across students with a wide range of abilities.\r\n\r\nThe STEM activity used in this classroom immediately captured student interest, drawing in learners with diverse strengths, needs, and communication profiles. For some students, the activity served as a reward for their hard work and effort during speech and language sessions. Knowing they would have access to this engaging experience increased motivation, focus, and perseverance throughout therapy tasks. The anticipation alone encouraged students to complete challenging work and remain actively involved.\r\n\r\nFor other students, the activity became the context for meaningful skill-building. Rather than practicing communication in isolation, students were able to work on turn taking, functional communication, and social skills within a shared, hands-on experience. The activity naturally requires cooperation, problem-solving, and interaction, providing authentic opportunities for students to communicate with peers and adults. These real-world communication demands makes learning more relevant and impactful.\r\n\r\nFor the most complex learners, the activity proved especially valuable as a tool for practicing core vocabulary. Using Air Toobz, students worked on essential words such as: want, like, make, put, on, in, out, go, stop, fast, slow, and turn. These words were embedded naturally into play, allowing students to see and feel the meaning behind each concept. 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