{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Armstrong Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5118204,"projectId":10422364,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our new misting fan! Even though it arrived just as the weather began to cool down, having this dedicated resource ready to go has brought so much anticipation to our classroom. Knowing we are fully prepared for the warmer months ahead gives us complete peace of mind.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we are ready to stay cool, focused, and energized the moment the heat returns. Your kindness has not only provided us with an essential tool for the warm seasons, but it has also shown my students how much their learning environment matters. Thank you for making such a wonderful difference for our class!","fullyFundedDate":1790167972125,"projectUrl":"project/frosty-and-focused/10422364/","projectTitle":"Frosty and Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5118204_orig.png?crop=314,314,x39,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597026289444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-thompson3a"},{"teacherId":5118204,"projectId":10273901,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in funding our new \"Silent E\" learning materials. Having dedicated resources like storybooks, interactive flip charts, and \"Magic E\" wands will make a significant difference in how our students approach foundational phonics. When students see colorful, tangible tools in the classroom, it immediately piques their interest and creates a sense of enthusiasm around learning to read. Moving from abstract spelling rules to interactive, hands-on materials helps make complex literacy concepts far more accessible and engaging for young learners.\r\n\r\nThese resources will be integrated directly into our targeted phonics instruction. Students will use the flip charts and wands to practice word-building and physically see how adding a Silent E changes vowel sounds, while the new storybooks will allow them to practice decoding these patterns in actual text. Your contribution provides essential tools that directly support our students' reading growth and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1784303043928,"projectUrl":"project/the-magic-of-silent-e/10273901/","projectTitle":"The Magic of Silent E","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5118204_orig.png?crop=314,314,x39,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597026289444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-thompson3a"},{"teacherId":6123690,"projectId":9946951,"letterContent":"**Thank You!**\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to our generous donors for choosing to support our school by providing snow gear organizers for our students!\r\n\r\nThese organizers are making such a meaningful difference in our space. They help keep everyone's winter gear accounted for and organized, while keeping our hallways clear and our floors free from coats, boots, hats, and mittens. Most importantly, they help create a clean, organized, and productive space where students can focus on learning. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped us create a more functional and welcoming environment for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1773761051943,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-is-snow-much-fun/9946951/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten is Snow Much Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moynihan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6123690_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686151867576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/moynihanl"},{"teacherId":5118204,"projectId":10268735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our \"A Treasure of Learning\" project! Your support will bring an immense wave of joy and motivation into our classroom. Many of my students face unique learning challenges, and for them, positive reinforcement isn't just nice to have—it is absolutely essential. Receiving tangible rewards for their hard work and perseverance makes such a profound difference in their daily success and self-esteem.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these prizes will continue to play a pivotal role in our upcoming lessons. Knowing that a trip to the treasure box awaits the children after their hard work keeps them focused, driven, and excited to learn. Thank you for giving my students the extra encouragement they need to thrive and for showing them that their hard work is truly worth celebrating!","fullyFundedDate":1781102638586,"projectUrl":"project/a-treasure-of-learning/10268735/","projectTitle":"A Treasure of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5118204_orig.png?crop=314,314,x39,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597026289444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-thompson3a"},{"teacherId":5118204,"projectId":10171266,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous contribution to our classroom project. Your decision to fund our new supply of premium chart paper has infused our daily learning environment with fresh energy and excitement. \r\n\r\nWe immediately put this chart paper to work in our daily literacy and phonics instruction. It has already transformed how my students engage with the lessons. Working on a vertical surface has a profound impact on early childhood development that goes far beyond simple mechanics; standing and writing on these charts forces the children to stabilize their core, improves their posture, and explicitly supports their fine-motor handwriting progression. \r\n\r\nThe chart paper is also serving a vital long-term purpose as we co-create permanent anchor charts that stay displayed around our room. These visual landmarks provide a constant, dependable reference point for the children to lean on during independent work time, reducing frustration and building their self-reliance. Your kindness has provided the literal foundation for our interactive curriculum, and we are so grateful for your investment in our students' literacy journeys.","fullyFundedDate":1777989082574,"projectUrl":"project/we-cherish-our-charts/10171266/","projectTitle":"We Cherish Our Charts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5118204_orig.png?crop=314,314,x39,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597026289444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-thompson3a"},{"teacherId":5118204,"projectId":10176342,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your donation of pencils and pencil grips has made a tangible difference in our classroom, as it is often the simplest tools that have the greatest impact on a student's daily confidence. We are using these resources every single day to tackle our writing. The pencil grips, in particular, have been a game-changer for several of my students who previously struggled with hand fatigue or finding the \"perfect grasp.\" \r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived and I showed the children the mountain of fresh pencils and the colorful variety of grips, they were buzzing with excitement. There is something about a brand-new, sharp pencil that makes them feel like their work truly matters. They were especially thrilled to pick out their favorite colors for the grips, which gave them a renewed sense of ownership over their learning. Thank you for being a part of our classroom community and for giving my students the tools they need to succeed; we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1775243053539,"projectUrl":"project/getting-a-good-grip/10176342/","projectTitle":"Getting a Good Grip","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5118204_orig.png?crop=314,314,x39,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597026289444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-thompson3a"},{"teacherId":5118204,"projectId":9922233,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contributions toward our new tabletop organizer. It is through the kindness of supporters like you that we are able to create an environment where students can truly thrive and focus on their learning.\r\n\r\nIt has significantly helped organize the table and made everything neater for the students, allowing them to find the tools they need quickly. Having a structured and tidy environment is essential for fostering productivity and focus. Your investment in our classroom does more than just provide a piece of furniture; it reinforces the importance of organization and care for our learning materials. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your commitment to education and for making a tangible difference in our daily classroom experience. Your support is truly appreciated and will benefit my students for a long time to come.","fullyFundedDate":1768236508770,"projectUrl":"project/organized-table-organized-learners/9922233/","projectTitle":"Organized Table, Organized Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5118204_orig.png?crop=314,314,x39,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597026289444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-thompson3a"},{"teacherId":1515031,"projectId":9833761,"letterContent":"We have yet to implement the incredible gift you have given my students. These drumstick mutes will come in handy this spring when we are working on our drumming unit. \r\n\r\nThe music room is a welcoming, vibrant place where kids are actively singing, dancing and creating together. However, this can also be a very NOISY environment. We have many kids who have a sensitivity to that much sound.\r\n\r\nYour generous gift made it possible for us to have a class set of drum stick mutes, a small rubber topper for our drum sticks.\r\n\r\nOur students will be so excited!!","fullyFundedDate":1760757583117,"projectUrl":"project/drumstick-mutes/9833761/","projectTitle":"Drumstick Mutes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Prouty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1515031_orig.png?crop=581,582,x0,y31&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616696380316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1515031"},{"teacherId":1515031,"projectId":9701411,"letterContent":"My interactive sound bulletin board has been a great success thanks to you! Students and staff, alike, have been playing the sound clips that have been recorded on the button to hear what certain instruments sound like.\r\n\r\nFor 6 weeks, I will leave each bulletin board up for musicians to play the sound clips over and over and really know what each instrument sounds like.\r\n\r\nThe first bulletin board focused on the Woodwind family. 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