{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Armstrong Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3638263,"projectId":9914790,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donations, my students are more motivated to learn. It is amazing to see that even when they earned computer time they rather use that time to finish assignments or to start new ones. Many are even asking me for \"work\" and I can see how much they are growing in responsibility, independence, and confidence. \r\n\r\nStudents get so excited about working in things they usually find boring like writing essays. Now they asking me for prompts to write one, and they know that if they tried their best and there are not a lot of corrections they will get rewarded. This is especially important since we have the state tests coming up.\r\n\r\nThanks from the bottom of my heart,","fullyFundedDate":1763996386482,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-snacks-to-power-our/9914790/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds: Snacks to Power Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tapia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3638263_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747251076050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3638263"},{"teacherId":10018828,"projectId":9858316,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom continues to be a place where bright, curious students can truly thrive. The snacks you provided are now a daily part of our routine, helping students stay energized and ready to learn from morning until dismissal.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, our classroom truly feels like a second home. Having consistent access to snacks has created an added layer of comfort and security. Students know that if they are hungry, they don't have to struggle silently. That peace of mind allows them to focus fully on learning.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward into more rigorous lessons and continue building stamina, collaboration, and independence, these snacks remain an essential part of our learning environment. They fuel not just bodies, but confidence, participation, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a joyful, supportive, and focused space where every child can grow academically and emotionally. Your kindness is felt every single day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763498160251,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-snacks-to-power-our/9858316/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds: Snacks to Power Our Learning Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rangel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10018828_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746493519950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10018828"},{"teacherId":2506596,"projectId":9813540,"letterContent":"With these materials my students in my classroom are able to manipulate and build 2 Syllables words and build their names ,also Im going to be able to print colorful activities for them .Im beyond thankful for this donation. \r\nMy pre kindergarten students are more engaged when they are able to use their hands to grab letters and build words or grab the little gel little filled circles faces for my sensory students in my safe place that was also able to do thanks to your generous donations. Everything big or small we use them in my classroom","fullyFundedDate":1769720696578,"projectUrl":"project/education-priority/9813540/","projectTitle":"Education Priority","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maples","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2506596_orig.jpg?crop=1788,1788,x191,y118&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747836316674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2506596"},{"teacherId":9554137,"projectId":9715174,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pre-K students. When the sports equipment arrived, my students were so excited, they could not wait to use it! We now use these materials for both indoor and outdoor play and structured movement time.\r\n\r\nOne of their favorite activities is crawling through the tunnel, laughing and cheering as they take turns and encourage one another. I have also watched students proudly catch a ball for the first time and practice throwing and running during group games. These experiences are helping them build important motor skills, such as balance, coordination, throwing, and catching, while also building confidence and teamwork.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using these resources for fun movement activities that support both physical and social development. Thank you for making learning and movement such a joyful part of our day.","fullyFundedDate":1766501165525,"projectUrl":"project/sports-equipment-for-fun-and-safe-learni/9715174/","projectTitle":"Sports Equipment for Fun and Safe Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9554137_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716385879112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9554137"},{"teacherId":10002581,"projectId":9806352,"letterContent":"My students have the opportunity to practice their writing every day thanks to your invaluable donation. We use the whiteboards every day during our writing time to practice letter and number tracing and to draw.\r\n\r\nAlso, during center time, my students use alphabet and number play-dough stamps to recognize ABC letters and numbers. ABC and number sequencing are daily practices for my students, and the stamps allow them to learn in a fun way. Using play-dough and the stamps also provides the students with the fine motor skills practices they need.","fullyFundedDate":1764685053868,"projectUrl":"project/we-can-write-in-preschool/9806352/","projectTitle":"We can... Write in Preschool!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mowry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10002581_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756688742765","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10002581"},{"teacherId":2506596,"projectId":9366523,"letterContent":"Your kind generosity has helped my classroom to look and feel more spacious, cleaned and organize. Space that my kids need to move in my classroom, and the academic games are in boxes instead of basket where you can see if materials are out of place.\r\nWith this project my classroom has more space for my 19 pk students. Again,Thank you from the bottom of my heart.My students also when its time to clean they put everything inside the vlear plastic boxes that way they can also participate in cleaning and learn to organize.","fullyFundedDate":1755708314363,"projectUrl":"project/help-ms-maples-organize/9366523/","projectTitle":"Help Ms. Maples Organize","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maples","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2506596_orig.jpg?crop=1788,1788,x191,y118&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747836316674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2506596"},{"teacherId":8426736,"projectId":9722743,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our kindergarten classroom. Your kindness and support make a meaningful difference in our students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are able to explore, create, and learn about plants in a more engaging and supportive environment. Your contribution helps us provide hands-on activities, learning materials, and opportunities that spark curiosity and joy in our young learners.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your commitment to education and for helping make our classroom a place where children feel inspired and excited to learn. Our students are very grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1763574680874,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-engaging-science-lab/9722743/","projectTitle":"Fun and Engaging Science Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vizcarrondo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8426736_orig.png?crop=828,827,x0,y483&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650909706085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8426736"},{"teacherId":7185475,"projectId":9126753,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation I can motivate and celebrate my students for all their hard work. I have been able to use these incentives for my treasure box, goal rewards and birthday celebrations as well. Thanks to you, I have the resources to provide my students with celebrations for their dedication. It can be hard for our little learners to be eager to go to school, they miss their parents and being at home. With these rewards they can have something to look forward to and work for. Thank you so much for your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1744197483822,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-that-increases-learning/9126753/","projectTitle":"Motivation That Increases Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galdamez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-galdamez"},{"teacherId":7185475,"projectId":9253309,"letterContent":"Receiving a printer for my classroom has been a huge help. I am now able to print activities, stations and other important forms while in the classroom. This reduces the wait time before I can print using the school printer. A classroom printer has allowed me to make my learning stations in less time and keep my students engaged in their learning. This printer has helped me prepare my materials when our copier is broken or too busy. I am so grateful for your donation to my classroom. I am lucky that you chose to support me and my students in this learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1746785835791,"projectUrl":"project/easy-printing-for-lots-of-learning/9253309/","projectTitle":"Easy Printing for Lots of Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galdamez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-galdamez"},{"teacherId":7185475,"projectId":9216292,"letterContent":"I am so grateful that you chose to be a part of this celebration. My students worked very hard all year to learn as much as they could and make progress throughout the year. They took charge of their learning and turned into wonderful readers and mathematicians. They also learned the importance of being kind to one another and shared their learning with everyone. Thanks to you, I was able to celebrate their hard work and put a huge smile on their faces. They felt so proud of themselves and were excited to begin first grade!","fullyFundedDate":1746786419044,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-graduation/9216292/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Graduation!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galdamez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-galdamez"},{"teacherId":7185475,"projectId":8813487,"letterContent":"Your donation turned into a wonderful learning experience. Thanks to you, our students can apply everything they've learned to our school garden. Students recently completed a unit on plants and learned so much about their importance. They were able to explore the different parts of plants safely with the gloves we received. They were also able to water our garden with all the watering tools we received. Students love using their gardening aprons and tools to plant seeds, clean around and explore the different plants we have. You helped us make learning so much fun!","fullyFundedDate":1737040347153,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-learning-in-our-garden/8813487/","projectTitle":"Interactive Learning in Our Garden!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galdamez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-galdamez"},{"teacherId":10018828,"projectId":9745538,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Science in Motion: Lab Supplies for Young Explorers!\" Because of your generosity, our classroom has been filled with curiosity, creativity, and hands-on discovery.\r\n\r\nWhen I showed my students the lab coats we would be using during our science experiments, they could hardly contain their excitement! They were jumping with emotion, their smiles stretching from ear to ear. Several students proudly said, \"Now we feel like real scientists!\" It was one of the happiest and most energetic moments I've seen from them all year.\r\n\r\nThese resources have transformed the way my students learn science. They are no longer just reading about concepts — they are touching, building, and discovering for themselves. The excitement and curiosity they bring to every lesson remind me why hands-on learning is so powerful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make science come alive in our classroom. 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