{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"American Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":14.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2546846,"projectId":10204645,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donation to this project. This project has already had an impact with my current class. I have kids with summer birthdays, and they are often overlooked during the school year. Kids with birthdays during the school year can bring treats for their class and invite classmates to their birthday parties. I was able to use some of the materials from this project to help my summer birthday kids feel special.\r\n\r\nThis project also allowed me to get some lamination sheets. The lamination at school is just so cheap in quality. The kids even notice when I laminate their work that there are bubbles, it gets cut off, etc. Laminating with these high-quality sheets made possible by this project has made my students smile. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1777991536510,"projectUrl":"project/ending-the-school-year-strong/10204645/","projectTitle":"Ending the School Year Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2546846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450500223408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshall14"},{"teacherId":2546846,"projectId":10229396,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to this project! Next school year, I am teaching a combination 4th and 5th grade class, and these novels are going to be so fun to study. The novel that was funded by this project is \"Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus.\" I had several previous students tell me that this book is one of their all-time favorites. It also has inclusive characters, such as a boy with Tourette's Syndrome and a girl who is born with no arms, but don't tell her there's something she can't do! It really is a terrific book, and I know next year's students will love it. \r\n\r\nI cannot wait to get started with these novels with next year's class. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1778025290569,"projectUrl":"project/a-novel-concept-everyone-has-a-copy-of/10229396/","projectTitle":"A Novel Concept: Everyone Has A Copy of the Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2546846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450500223408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshall14"},{"teacherId":2546846,"projectId":10229349,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to this project! Next school year, I am teaching a combination 4th and 5th grade class, and these novels are going to be so fun to study. The novel in which I needed a class set of is \"The War That Saved My Life\" which is the story of two children who live in London during World War 2. In order for their lives to be saved, they have to go out to the countryside to live with strangers for the duration of the war. It's really a high-interest book for the kids.\r\n\r\nThe \"half set\" requested is \"The Lemonade War\". Such a fun book! Two siblings battle it out to see who can have the best lemonade stand. \r\n\r\nI cannot wait to get started with these novels with next year's class. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1778049795992,"projectUrl":"project/novels-a-class-set-and-a-half/10229349/","projectTitle":"Novels: A Class Set and a Half!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2546846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450500223408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshall14"},{"teacherId":2546846,"projectId":10123345,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation to this project! When figuring out what to request, it served two purposes: One, I was able to get a real idea of the supplies that would best benefit the classroom, and two, I was able to get a little spring cleaning done!\r\n\r\nA few of the items in this project are for classroom birthdays. Kids in 4th grade are often turning from 9 to 10, which is a big deal; they are in the double digit club! It makes them feel good for their teacher to acknowledge their birthday. I decorate the students desk with various items such as: rubber bracelets, stickers, candy, bookmarks, a birthday certificate, and of course, confetti! They love it!\r\n\r\nA few of the other items that I am very excited about are the plastic folders. Students use these as homework folders (things that go home and come back) and desk folders (papers we use only here at school). This helps with organization. I am also thankful for the laminating pouches and the computer mice. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1776115342054,"projectUrl":"project/needed-supplies-for-the-classroom/10123345/","projectTitle":"Needed Supplies for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2546846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450500223408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshall14"},{"teacherId":7944449,"projectId":10093642,"letterContent":"We are so grateful to our generous DonorsChoose supporters for enriching our classroom with such an exciting variety of resources! Thanks to your kindness, our 5th grade students have been diving into engaging books like the *I Survived* graphic novels, which have sparked enthusiasm for reading and meaningful discussions. In addition, board games like Mancala have brought fun, strategy, and collaboration into our classroom, helping students build critical thinking and social skills. These materials have created a more interactive, inclusive, and joyful learning environment where students are eager to participate and explore. Your support has made a lasting impact on our classroom community, and we truly appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1773860533010,"projectUrl":"project/read-and-reward/10093642/","projectTitle":"Read and Reward","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7944449"},{"teacherId":7944449,"projectId":10159318,"letterContent":"We are incredibly thankful to our generous DonorsChoose supporters for helping bring new books into our 5th grade classroom! Because of your kindness, our students now have access to engaging stories that spark their imagination and build a love of reading. The excitement was immediate—students couldn't wait to explore the new titles and many were especially thrilled to see favorites like *Goosebumps*, *The Little Prince*, and the *I Survived* series on our shelves. Watching their faces light up as they discovered books they've been wanting to read was truly unforgettable.\r\n\r\nThese books have already made a meaningful impact in our classroom by encouraging students to read more often, share recommendations with one another, and dive deeper into stories that capture their interest. Whether they are getting lost in a suspenseful *Goosebumps* tale, reflecting on the lessons of *The Little Prince*, or experiencing history through the *I Survived* series, our students are building confidence and joy in reading. Your generosity has helped create a classroom environment where literacy thrives and every student feels inspired to pick up a book. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1773857042555,"projectUrl":"project/reading-around-the-room/10159318/","projectTitle":"Reading Around The Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7944449"},{"teacherId":7944449,"projectId":9821786,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to our generous supporters at DonorsChoose for helping make our classroom dream a reality with the addition of our digital projector. This amazing tool has truly transformed the way we teach and learn each day. What was once limited to small visuals and hand-drawn examples has now expanded into vibrant, engaging, and interactive lessons that capture our students' attention and spark their creativity. Your kindness has brought new energy into our classroom, and we cannot thank you enough for your support.\r\n\r\nSince receiving our projector, our 5th grade students have been able to dive into learning in exciting and meaningful ways. One of the biggest highlights has been incorporating fun and creative art projects into our routine. We've been able to project images, step-by-step drawing guides, and inspiration that allow every student to feel successful and confident in their artistic expression. Whether we're sketching landscapes, exploring patterns, or connecting art to other subject areas, the projector has opened doors to creativity that simply weren't possible before.\r\n\r\nIn addition to art, we've used the projector to design and create classroom door posters that reflect our learning, celebrate our achievements, and build a sense of pride in our classroom community. Students love seeing their ideas come to life on a larger scale, and working together on these projects has strengthened collaboration and teamwork. Our door has become a welcoming and ever-changing display of who we are as a class, and it brings smiles not only to us, but to everyone who passes by.\r\n\r\nAnother powerful impact has been the ability to create dynamic and visually engaging anchor charts. Instead of relying solely on handwritten notes, we can now design clear, colorful, and organized charts that support student understanding and remain accessible throughout our lessons. These charts have become essential learning tools that help reinforce key concepts and provide ongoing support for all learners. Students are more engaged, more confident, and more excited to participate when lessons are presented in such a visually meaningful way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done more than provide us with a piece of technology—it has enriched our classroom environment, empowered our students, and inspired a deeper love of learning. Every day, we see the difference this projector makes, from increased engagement to the pride students feel in their work. We are so thankful for your belief in our classroom and your commitment to supporting education. Because of you, our students are not only learning—they are creating, collaborating, and thriving. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1760714613889,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-artists/9821786/","projectTitle":"Amazing Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7944449"},{"teacherId":7944449,"projectId":9905714,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to our amazing supporters at DonorsChoose for helping bring our \"Neat and Tidy Classroom\" project to life! Thanks to your generosity, our 5th grade class now has a hand vacuum that is already making a big difference in our daily routine. A clean and organized classroom creates a more focused, comfortable learning environment, and this simple but powerful tool is helping our students take pride in keeping their space neat and welcoming.\r\n\r\nBeyond just cleaning up crumbs and small messes, this hand vacuum is teaching our students responsibility, teamwork, and respect for their shared environment. They are excited to pitch in and take ownership of their classroom in a whole new way. Your support has made a meaningful impact on both our space and our students' mindset. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping us create a place where learning thrives!","fullyFundedDate":1764732332010,"projectUrl":"project/a-neat-and-tidy-classroom/9905714/","projectTitle":"A Neat and Tidy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7944449"},{"teacherId":2546846,"projectId":10148198,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donation to this project! The purpose of this book project was to get more copies of the most popular series into our classroom library. In order to determine which books to include, I asked the experts: the students! \r\n\r\nWhen the book boxes come in, the kids get curious. I have to label the books for Accelerated Reader (AR) first, then, during Daily Independent Reading, I put the new books out. Kids will gather around and OOOH and AHHH the new choices! I love to see their enthusiasm for reading. Thanks again for helping to get kids excited about reading!","fullyFundedDate":1773891961018,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-continue-the-series/10148198/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels: Continue the Series!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2546846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450500223408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshall14"},{"teacherId":2546846,"projectId":10065778,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation to this project! I have had a few projects like this funded this school year, and I must say, homework completion is at its best ever! You see, students who are all caught up for the week as of Thursday morning (that includes early work turned in that is not even due until Friday!) they get to do fun activities like these at our two classroom back tables. They get to play with their friends cooperatively. It has really added to the social-emotional well-being of my class! Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1771094321358,"projectUrl":"project/imaginative-and-cooperative-play-in-the/10065778/","projectTitle":"Imaginative and Cooperative Play in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2546846_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450500223408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrshall14"},{"teacherId":10361809,"projectId":9926180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project! The students enjoyed all the books and materials during our Holidays Around the World adventure.\r\n\r\nThe kids were very excited to read and learn about a multitude of holidays celebrated within our community. We \"traveled\" to each holiday on the Polar Express, read books and completed activities pertaining to that holiday, and ended each trip with students receiving a stamp for their passport. The class was full of giggles as I checked everyone's passports (making sure it was really them in their hand drawn photo) and hole punched their golden Polar Express Ticket. As we continued this each day, students couldn't wait to see what holiday we were learning next and held on to each word as we read about holidays they knew and ones they didn't.\r\n\r\nReading is such a vital part of education and I am extremely grateful I get to share such informative books that allow me to get students curious as well as encourage reading and learning. The books provided were a great resource that I got to bring to my current class and will continue to bring to my classes in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1765371988804,"projectUrl":"project/holidays-around-the-world/9926180/","projectTitle":"Holidays Around the World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shamburg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10361809"},{"teacherId":7944449,"projectId":9903705,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our DonorsChoose project for division boards and other math supplies. Your generosity is helping our students strengthen their math skills through hands-on learning. The division boards allow students to visualize and practice division in a clear, interactive way, building both understanding and confidence. With these tools, students can explore math concepts, practice problem-solving, and work together to develop important skills. Your support helps make math more engaging and accessible for every learner. 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