{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Avalon Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":10.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9587471,"projectId":10252460,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful birthday read-aloud books! Books are such a meaningful gift, especially in kindergarten, where reading aloud plays an important role in helping children develop a love of reading, build vocabulary, spark imagination, and create special moments together as a class. These books will be enjoyed not only by this year's students, but by many little learners for years to come!\r\n\r\nCelebrating birthdays is always a special event for kindergarteners, and having a birthday book to share makes the occasion even more memorable. Children love feeling celebrated and hearing a story that helps make their day unique and exciting. Thank you for helping us create joyful birthday traditions and for giving our classroom the gift of stories, laughter, and special memories!","fullyFundedDate":1778510631009,"projectUrl":"project/birthday-picture-books/10252460/","projectTitle":"Birthday Picture Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rommes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9587471_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723918293165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9587471"},{"teacherId":9587471,"projectId":10018511,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful birthday read-aloud books! Books are such a meaningful gift, especially in kindergarten, where reading aloud plays an important role in helping children develop a love of reading, build vocabulary, spark imagination, and create special moments together as a class. These books will be enjoyed not only by this year's students, but by many little learners for years to come!\r\n\r\nCelebrating birthdays is always a special event for kindergarteners, and having a birthday book to share makes the occasion even more memorable. Children love feeling celebrated and hearing a story that helps make their day unique and exciting. Thank you for helping us create joyful birthday traditions and for giving our classroom the gift of stories, laughter, and special memories!","fullyFundedDate":1773857494480,"projectUrl":"project/birthday-book-tradition-needs-a-wish-to/10018511/","projectTitle":"Birthday Book Tradition Needs a Wish to Come True","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rommes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9587471_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723918293165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9587471"},{"teacherId":9815326,"projectId":10216308,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share some exciting developments in my classroom that have truly transformed our learning environment. The introduction of iPads and microphones has had a remarkable impact on student engagement and creativity. These tools have empowered my students to become active creators rather than passive consumers of content. With these technologies at their fingertips, students are developing critical thinking skills and exploring new ways to express their understanding. One initiative I'm particularly proud of is our video creation project in support of the Ron Clark initiative. Students have been using the iPads and microphones to produce their own videos that reinforce the principles and practices we're implementing in our classroom. This hands-on approach has allowed them to take ownership of their learning while building essential digital literacy skills. The quality and thoughtfulness of their work has been truly impressive. These tools have not only enhanced the educational experience but have also fostered a sense of collaboration and enthusiasm among my students. I'm grateful for the opportunity to integrate technology in such meaningful ways. I'd be happy to share more details about these projects or discuss how we might expand these initiatives further. Thank you for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1778000066312,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-club-video-production/10216308/","projectTitle":"Kindness Club Video Production","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9815326_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766613729192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815326"},{"teacherId":9587471,"projectId":9635570,"letterContent":"Our digital clock adds some technology and color to our room. I wanted analog and digital clock exposure for my students since they know numbers, digital is sometimes easier to read. \r\nOur new flexible seating is a huge hit. I love how the students can choose how to use the stools along with how many options there are. Kids all sit differently and these stools allow that flexibility with independence! \r\n\r\nOur classroom is getting cooler by each donation! It is a place my students love to be and that makes me so happy!","fullyFundedDate":1766106437653,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-digital-clock/9635570/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating & Digital Clock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rommes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9587471_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723918293165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9587471"},{"teacherId":9892702,"projectId":9737704,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to help provide books for my first grade students. They absolutely love them — I've watched their faces light up as they explore new stories and practice reading skills. \r\nThe new books have sparked rich conversations, inspired eager volunteers for read-aloud time, and given several students the confidence to try reading on their own for the first time. Your support is making a real difference in their learning, their vocabulary growth, and their excitement about coming to school each day. \r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1764687724108,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-with-the-power-of-books/9737704/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds With the Power of Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9892702"},{"teacherId":6371305,"projectId":9731550,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Because of your generosity, we now have the storage cubes and bins we needed to keep our middle school classroom organized.\r\n\r\nThese have already made a big difference. Students now have a place for their materials and supplies, which helps our classroom run much more smoothly. Instead of spending time trying to find things or dealing with clutter, we can stay focused on learning.\r\n\r\nMy students were really excited to see the new storage set up, and they've been doing a great job taking responsibility for keeping everything organized. It may seem like a small thing, but having an organized space truly helps create a better learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and my students. Your generosity is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1766106437804,"projectUrl":"project/organized-learning-storage-cubes-mail/9731550/","projectTitle":"Organized Learning: Storage Cubes & Mailing Station for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morrison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6371305_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693017577689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missmorrisonsclass"},{"teacherId":9587471,"projectId":9403777,"letterContent":"Our classroom has absolutely loved our new mobile dry erase board! Its design is a great space saver in our smaller classroom too. It allows for more room on our rug and recess/play area. \r\n\r\nWe use the board every single day for a variety of uses. I introduce our site words each week. The wipe off board allows me to write how the word would be spelled phonetically, and how different it compares to the tricks in the word that we have to remember by heart. \r\n\r\nWe also play our three strikes in your out game with our trick words. \r\n\r\nDue to it being so low to the ground, my students don't struggle reaching it. I use it for a lot of class participation. Instead of just verbally answering, the students get to come up to the board and write it on the board or pick the card, etc. \r\n\r\nThe bottom bins are great for my storage of Heggerty that we use every single day. I also store my early finisher games for easy access and play on the carpet. I love that it can be easily moved too whenever I need more room or use for the board. \r\n\r\nThank you for one of the best gifts every classroom can have!","fullyFundedDate":1755203226062,"projectUrl":"project/dry-erase-on-the-go/9403777/","projectTitle":"Dry Erase on the GO!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rommes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9587471_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723918293165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9587471"},{"teacherId":9892702,"projectId":9051116,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us bring a whiteboard table into our first-grade classroom! The excitement on my students' faces when they first saw the table was truly priceless.\r\n\r\nThis has already become a favorite spot in our room. My students love using it for practicing math problems, brainstorming during writing time, and working together during small groups. It's incredible how such a simple change—being able to write directly on the table—has made learning more interactive and engaging.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real difference in our classroom, and we're so grateful. 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