{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alderman Rd Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3011259,"projectId":10146092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me to build care packages for my students! The end of the school has quickly come. This year has gone by so fast! I made each child a care package this year, with many of the items coming from this project. Because of you, my students will each be given a cursive handwriting book. They will love to practice their writing before third grade! This project was really special to me and because of you it became a reality.\r\n\r\nMy lessons and overall school years the last few years have been very blessed through donors on my Donorschoose.org projects. Whether the donors are friends, family, or otherwise, I am very grateful for the help. I wish I could provide everything for my students, but I can't. This past school year has been unique in many ways, but my students and my instruction have benefited from the donations of supplies, snacks, books for my students to keep, etc... My lessons are better, because of Donors Choose! The overall learning environment has been impacted positively as well. Thank you!\r\n\r\nI want to give my students the best opportunities possible. Thank you for your support of my classroom and students. I wish I could thank my donors in person! Thank you for your time and support of my classroom. I currently have a few projects up, including one for snacks to have in the classroom for next school year. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1779066946842,"projectUrl":"project/writing-and-learning-over-summer-break/10146092/","projectTitle":"Writing and Learning Over Summer Break! Handwriting Gifts! (Title I)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dandoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3011259_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x96,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670282287137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dandoy"},{"teacherId":3011259,"projectId":10099557,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to provide my students with supplies to dissect owl pellets! The kids had a blast today dissecting owl pellets and feeling like real scientists! They loved using the identification sheets to figure out what their owl could have eaten at one point. The magnifying glasses, tweezers, and gloves were also useful! It was a memory the students won't forget, and I certainly won't either. What a fun and educational second to last day of school!\r\n\r\n.\r\n\r\nBecause I teach at a Title 1 School, funds are often limited. With that being said, with the help of donors such as yourself, I am able to provide such wonderful materials to my students that they otherwise might not have been exposed to. I am extremely proud of this project in particular because it helps promote both science. My students are loving both, and I couldn't be more thrilled! I'm so glad I have these pictures to keep as memories for both myself and my students.\r\n\r\nI am always looking for ways to help my students learn while helping their families as well. I currently have some projects up to benefit my students. One is a food project to help provide my students with some snacks and drinks for next school year. Thank you again for your support! I greatly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1776193819720,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-a-hoot-owl-pellets-needed/10099557/","projectTitle":"Learning Is a Hoot! Owl Pellets Needed! (Title I)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dandoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3011259_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x96,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670282287137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dandoy"},{"teacherId":3011259,"projectId":10236855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart, for supporting my students. when it comes to teaching elementary school, every minute still counts! I have been working very hard to ensure that my students are receiving the most engaging, informative, and exciting education possible. With the support of this funded project, students will be able to engage in math review throughout the school year with these wonderful math journals.\r\n\r\nMy students love these daily vocabulary journals! They are excellent to help with building the home- school connection with reading and writing as well. I can't thank you enough for helping bring that joy to my students.\r\n\r\nWhat is great about these vocabulary journals, is that we can use them every day this school year. Thank you so much again, for supporting our students. I currently have a project up for snacks and drinks. Kids can't learn when they are hungry!","fullyFundedDate":1778227181896,"projectUrl":"project/vocabulary-journals-for-second-grade-wri/10236855/","projectTitle":"Vocabulary Journals for Second Grade Writers! (Title I)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dandoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3011259_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x96,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670282287137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dandoy"},{"teacherId":3011259,"projectId":9989675,"letterContent":"Four of my students went home today with math games, and they were thrilled! I greatly appreciate it because it will not only boost the home-school connection this school year, but the students will get to play fun math games while they review their skills! I wish I could have filmed their reactions! They LOVED these games and were so surprised!\r\n\r\nMy lessons and overall school years the last few years have been very blessed through donors on my Donorschoose.org projects. Whether the donors are friends, family, or otherwise, I am very grateful for the help. I wish I could provide everything for my students, but I can't. This past school year has been unique in many ways, but my students and my instruction have benefited from the donations of supplies, snacks, books for my students to keep, etc... My lessons are better, because of DonorsChoose! The overall learning environment has been impacted positively as well. Thank you!\r\n\r\nI want to give my students the best opportunities possible. Thank you for your support of my classroom and students. I wish I could thank my donors in person! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. I have a few more projects up to help get each of my students a math game to keep. Take Care!","fullyFundedDate":1778030202034,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-math-skills-at-home-title/9989675/","projectTitle":"Building Our Math Skills at Home! (Title 1)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dandoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3011259_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x96,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670282287137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dandoy"},{"teacherId":478298,"projectId":10078051,"letterContent":"Our students have enjoyed the new washable stamp pads and black markers so much! Illustrator Ed Emberley inspired our students as they used the new materials. Students were highly engaged and so excited to transform their thumbprints into animals and plants. Their creatively was evident as they made and shared their own illustrations. You have provided a wonderful opportunity for so many students and without your help this project would have never occurred. The gracious donation of wipes helped us clean quickly and all hands were spotless! This amazing art lesson was an experience our students will never forget. I am sure parents will treasure their child's artwork for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1776128598265,"projectUrl":"project/printmaking-art-for-all/10078051/","projectTitle":"Printmaking Art for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Priest","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp478298_orig.jpg?crop=498,498,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603143368527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/myartsuperheros"},{"teacherId":3011259,"projectId":10156288,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, each student will receive their own copy of The BFG and a book from the Who Would Win? series to take home for summer reading. These books will spark imagination, build confidence, and help students continue growing as readers even when school is out.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, having books of their own is a special and meaningful gift. Your support is not just providing stories—it's creating opportunities for learning, curiosity, and joy that extend far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and commitment to our students. Thank you for making a lasting difference!","fullyFundedDate":1777250629058,"projectUrl":"project/building-young-readers-books-to-keep-an/10156288/","projectTitle":"Building Young Readers: Books to Keep and Treasure! (Title 1)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dandoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3011259_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x96,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670282287137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dandoy"},{"teacherId":3011259,"projectId":10085174,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your assistance and support with this project. This was a very unique project in many ways. My students and their families are always so grateful for the snacks and drinks that I can provide for the kids during the school day. The kids love chips and cereal the best! I'm so grateful for your support to make this happen! Helping my students is very important to me. We have plenty of snacks to start off summer break now! All the kids had care packages made for them with plenty of snacks. Thank you for helping us!\r\n\r\nMy lessons and overall school years the last few years have been very blessed through donors on my Donorschoose.org projects. Whether the donors are friends, family, or otherwise, I am very grateful for the help. I wish I could provide everything for my students, but I can't. This past school year has been unique in many ways, but my students and my instruction have benefited from the donations of supplies, snacks, books for my students to keep, etc... My lessons are better, because of Donors Choose! The overall learning environment has been impacted positively as well. Thank you!\r\n\r\nI want to give my students the best opportunities possible. Thank you for your support of my classroom and students. I wish I could thank my donors in person! Thank you for your time and support of my classroom. Thank you so much! I currently have projects set up for next school year already. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1774471016092,"projectUrl":"project/small-hands-big-hearts-students-fighti/10085174/","projectTitle":"Small Hands, Big Hearts: Students Fighting Hunger Together (Title 1)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dandoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3011259_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x96,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670282287137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dandoy"},{"teacherId":3011259,"projectId":9898973,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of Scholastic StoryWorks Grade 2 magazines for our classroom! Because of your support, my students now have engaging, high-quality reading materials that spark curiosity, strengthen comprehension skills, and make learning exciting.\r\n\r\nThese magazines provide rich nonfiction and fiction texts that help build vocabulary, confidence, and a love of reading. My students are already eager to dive into each issue, and your kindness is making a meaningful difference in their learning experience every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764628733441,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-reading-confidence-through-sto/9898973/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Reading Confidence Through Storyworks 2 (Title I)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dandoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3011259_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x96,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670282287137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dandoy"},{"teacherId":3011259,"projectId":9846853,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of books about North Carolina for our 2nd graders to keep. Your support means so much to our students and has given them the opportunity to explore their state's history, symbols, and culture in a meaningful and exciting way.\r\n\r\nHaving books of their own helps build confidence, encourages independent reading, and makes learning feel special and personal. Many students were thrilled to receive a book they can treasure, reread, and share with their families. Your kindness is helping inspire curiosity, pride, and a lasting love of reading.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\nYour Grateful 2nd Grade Class","fullyFundedDate":1771033610056,"projectUrl":"project/warm-winter-reads-inspiring-confidence/9846853/","projectTitle":"Warm Winter Reads: Inspiring Confidence Through Books and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dandoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3011259_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x96,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670282287137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dandoy"},{"teacherId":3011259,"projectId":9962653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 2nd grade book club! Because of your kindness, our students now have copies of The Boxcar Children and The BFG to read, enjoy, and discuss together. These books are already sparking excitement, curiosity, and meaningful conversations in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping our young readers build confidence, strengthen comprehension skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading. Many of our students do not have books of their own at home, so your gift truly makes a lasting difference in their learning and motivation.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and for believing in our students. Thank you for helping us inspire a love of books and imagination!","fullyFundedDate":1767113690970,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-readers-through-book/9962653/","projectTitle":"Building Confident Readers through Book Club in a Title I School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dandoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3011259_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x96,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670282287137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dandoy"},{"teacherId":9513419,"projectId":9875893,"letterContent":"Your generous support of our Pushing Through project has truly blessed our classroom. Because of your donation of healthy snacks, my students now have the nourishment and energy they need to stay focused, motivated, and ready to learn each day. For many of them, these snacks make a real difference in helping them push through long academic blocks and challenging moments. Thank you for caring about both their well-being and their success, your kindness is fueling their growth in more ways than one.","fullyFundedDate":1763601539748,"projectUrl":"project/pushing-through/9875893/","projectTitle":"Pushing Through...","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stamp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9513419_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y501&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713305985193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9513419"},{"teacherId":3011259,"projectId":9961206,"letterContent":"Three of my students went home today with math games, and they were thrilled! I greatly appreciate it because it will not only boost the home-school connection this school year, but the students will get to play fun math games while they review their skills! I wish I could have filmed their reactions! They LOVED these games and were so surprised!\r\n\r\nMy lessons and overall school years the last few years have been very blessed through donors on my Donorschoose.org projects. Whether the donors are friends, family, or otherwise, I am very grateful for the help. I wish I could provide everything for my students, but I can't. This past school year has been unique in many ways, but my students and my instruction have benefited from the donations of supplies, snacks, books for my students to keep, etc... My lessons are better, because of DonorsChoose! The overall learning environment has been impacted positively as well. Thank you!\r\n\r\nI want to give my students the best opportunities possible. Thank you for your support of my classroom and students. I wish I could thank my donors in person! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. I have a few more projects up to help get each of my students a math game to keep. 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