{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Barron Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10566725,"projectId":10421750,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us build a classroom library that my students are genuinely excited to use! These books have given my second graders more opportunities to find stories and topics that interest them, practice their reading skills, and most importantly, experience reading as something they can enjoy. We use our classroom library throughout the day for independent reading, partner reading, and opportunities to practice skills such as fluency, comprehension, making connections, and talking about what we read.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things has been watching students choose to gather in our reading area, search through the book bins, recommend books to one another, and get excited when they discover a new favorite. For students who are still developing confidence as readers, having a variety of engaging and accessible books has been especially meaningful. They are able to make their own choices, read alongside their classmates, and experience the success that helps them begin seeing themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped us create much more than a collection of books. You helped create a space where my students can be curious, grow their confidence, and develop a love of reading that I hope stays with them long after they leave my classroom. Seeing them gathered together with books in their hands and smiles on their faces is exactly what I hoped for when I created this project. Thank you for investing in my students and helping us build lifelong readers, one book at a time! My second graders say thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1785972162772,"projectUrl":"project/building-lifelong-readers-one-book-at-a/10421750/","projectTitle":"Building Lifelong Readers, One Book at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10566725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789346222646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10566725"},{"teacherId":8968212,"projectId":10108298,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom supplies! Your kindness has provided our classroom with materials that we use every day, and it has made learning more engaging, comfortable, and enjoyable for my students.\r\n\r\nThe paddle whiteboards have been especially fun! We have been using them on the carpet during spelling activities, and the students absolutely love being able to write, practice, and show their answers. They make our lessons more interactive and give every student a chance to participate.\r\n\r\nThe stools have also been a big hit at my teacher table. My students love sitting on them during small-group instruction, and they have helped make our small-group learning time feel special and inviting.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation of duct tape, I was even able to give some of our well-loved classroom books a little makeover! Instead of having to put them aside because they were falling apart, I was able to repair them and put them back into the hands of my students where they belong.\r\n\r\nThe reading strips have been another wonderful addition. They are helping students stay focused as they read and follow along with the text. For some of my readers, having that simple tool helps them keep their place and feel more confident as they work through a book.\r\n\r\nIt may seem like small classroom supplies, but these items make a big difference in our daily learning. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where students have the tools they need to learn, participate, and feel successful. Your generosity is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1776087794225,"projectUrl":"project/just-a-few-new-things/10108298/","projectTitle":"Just a Few New Things!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968212_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723863431978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8968212"},{"teacherId":8968212,"projectId":10137712,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom! Your support means so much to me and my students, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to grow our classroom library with books that students can enjoy and connect with.\r\n\r\nHelping children find a love for literacy is one of the most important gifts we can give them. When students discover a book that captures their attention, makes them laugh, teaches them something new, or allows them to see themselves in a story, reading becomes more than an assignment—it becomes something they genuinely enjoy.\r\n\r\nHaving books of different genres, topics, interests, and reading levels is especially important in our classroom. Every child is different, and I want every student to be able to walk into our classroom library and find a book that feels just right for them. Your donation helps make sure that ALL students have a book they can read, enjoy, and feel successful with, regardless of their reading level or interests.\r\n\r\nThese books will give my students opportunities to explore new worlds, learn about different perspectives, build their vocabulary, strengthen their reading skills, and most importantly, develop a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a place where books are accessible, exciting, and available to everyone. Your generosity is helping put the right book into the right child's hands, and that can make a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1773239797132,"projectUrl":"project/library-freshener/10137712/","projectTitle":"Library Freshener!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968212_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723863431978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8968212"},{"teacherId":8968212,"projectId":8684205,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of our educational games! Your kindness has brought so much excitement, laughter, and meaningful learning into our classroom, and my students have absolutely loved every minute of it.\r\n\r\nThese games have become a wonderful way for students to strengthen both their reading and math skills while having fun. Instead of seeing practice as \"work,\" they eagerly look forward to game time, where they're building important academic skills through hands-on, engaging activities.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest classroom favorites has been the synonym and antonym dominoes! The students are constantly asking to play them, and it's been amazing to watch their vocabulary grow as they match words and discuss their thinking with one another. They don't even realize how much they're learning because they're so busy enjoying the game!\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things to witness has been the teamwork these games encourage. Students naturally work together, encourage one another, and celebrate each other's successes. These activities have created opportunities for children of all ability levels to participate confidently. It's been especially heartwarming to see students helping other students—offering hints, explaining concepts, and cheering each other on. Watching their kindness, patience, and collaboration has been just as rewarding as seeing their academic growth.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom where learning feels joyful, inclusive, and engaging. These games have become much more than classroom resources—they've become tools for building confidence, friendships, communication, and a genuine love of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for providing resources that make such a meaningful difference in our classroom. Your support has created countless moments of learning, laughter, and connection, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1726187114752,"projectUrl":"project/games-games-and-games-but-learning/8684205/","projectTitle":"Games, Games, and Games... but Learning Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968212_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723863431978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8968212"},{"teacherId":6600484,"projectId":9948506,"letterContent":"Thank you immensely for funding this project. Thanks to your generosity, my students have a comfortable place to sit during morning meetings, read-aloud, review games, restorative circles, and much more. A rug is like the heart of the classroom and it is crucial that the heart stays clean! The mat not only enhances student engagement during academic activities but also gross motor and practical skills— my students love to take turns sweeping and swiffering the mat at the end of the day. It even makes indoor recess more inviting, as students play Twister and other board games sitting on the mat. The best part is that I don't have to worry about lice!","fullyFundedDate":1769177070674,"projectUrl":"project/easy-to-clean-lice-free-rug/9948506/","projectTitle":"Easy-to-Clean, Lice-Free “Rug”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6600484_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565121013587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6600484"},{"teacherId":8815531,"projectId":6943062,"letterContent":"The iPad has had a meaningful impact on student learning by increasing engagement, access, and independence. Many of my students, particularly those with learning differences, benefit from the interactive and multisensory features that support reading, writing, and math skills. Built-in supports such as text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and visual aids allow students to access grade-level content in previously challenging ways, helping them participate more fully in instruction.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for students is the interactive nature of the technology. They are highly motivated by educational apps and immediate feedback, which makes learning feel more like a game while still building essential skills. This increased motivation has led to greater time on task and improved confidence, especially in subjects where they previously struggled.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially thrived with the use of iPads, including those with dyslexia and other learning needs. For example, students who struggle with decoding are now able to listen to text while following along, improving both comprehension and fluency. Others who find writing difficult are using speech-to-text features to express their ideas more clearly. Overall, the iPad has helped remove barriers to learning and allowed students to demonstrate their knowledge in ways that better reflect their true abilities.","fullyFundedDate":1670967045495,"projectUrl":"project/technology-for-learning/6943062/","projectTitle":"Technology for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8815531_orig.jpg?crop=536,536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776782971620","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8815531"},{"teacherId":8968212,"projectId":9878654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students will now be able to enjoy stories that celebrate holidays from many different cultures and traditions throughout the year. Having books that represent a variety of holidays allows us to read, learn, and celebrate together as a class.\r\n\r\nThese stories help my students understand that not everyone celebrates the same holidays, and that learning about different cultures is an important part of growing into thoughtful, respectful individuals. Through these books, students are able to see the beauty in traditions that may be different from their own and recognize that every culture, background, and family tradition is valuable.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps create opportunities for meaningful conversations about diversity, understanding, and respect. It reminds our students that the world is made up of many unique and important cultures, and that each person's traditions and experiences matter.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a classroom library that encourages curiosity, kindness, and appreciation for others.","fullyFundedDate":1769177074345,"projectUrl":"project/reading-through-all-the-holidays/9878654/","projectTitle":"Reading Through All the Holidays!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968212_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723863431978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8968212"},{"teacherId":8968212,"projectId":8321606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of essential items for our classroom! Your kindness and support have made such a meaningful difference in our students' everyday learning experiences.\r\n\r\nOne of our students' favorite additions has been the rocker chairs. They absolutely love curling up in them with a good book during reading time! These chairs have created a cozy and inviting space where students can relax, focus, and truly enjoy reading.\r\n\r\nThe place value whiteboards have also been incredibly helpful during small-group instruction. They give students a hands-on way to practice and demonstrate their understanding while allowing me to quickly see what they know and provide support when needed.\r\n\r\nOur students also love having their own personal whiteboards at their desks. They use them throughout the day to work out problems, practice skills, share their thinking, and learn from their mistakes. Having these materials readily available has made learning more interactive and engaging.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping provide resources that make learning more comfortable, hands-on, and fun. Your generosity helps create an environment where our students can learn, grow, and feel excited about coming to school each day. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1723655814155,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-what-an-effective/8321606/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials: What an Effective Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968212_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723863431978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8968212"},{"teacherId":8968212,"projectId":9123225,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom. Your kindness and support truly mean a great deal to me and to every student in my class.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is one of our favorite activities. My students love discovering new stories, exploring new characters, and learning new things through books. There is something special about a brand-new book, and the excitement in the room when students see new titles on our shelves is incredible. They ask for books all day long and are always eager to find their next story.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps nurture that excitement and supports a love of literacy that will stay with them for years to come. By sharing these books with us, you are not only providing reading materials, but also showing our students that others believe in the power of education and the importance of literacy.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us continue to grow a classroom full of curious, enthusiastic readers.","fullyFundedDate":1740797214975,"projectUrl":"project/book-shelf-looking-for-love/9123225/","projectTitle":"Book Shelf Looking for Love!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968212_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723863431978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8968212"},{"teacherId":8968212,"projectId":9123163,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support truly means more than you know. As teachers, we work hard to create spaces filled with life, learning, and love for our students, but classrooms simply cannot thrive without the kindness and support of people like you.\r\n\r\nThe items you donated will make a real difference in our daily learning. The headphones will help students stay focused while working on our online programs like Amira and Zearn, allowing them to practice reading and math at their own pace. The Clorox wipes help us keep our classroom clean and healthy so students can learn in a safe environment. And the erasers, Expo markers, and pens are tools we use every single day as we write, solve problems, practice, and learn together.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have the resources they need to fully engage in their learning. Your support helps make our classroom a place where students feel cared for, supported, and excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and for helping us continue to grow, learn, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1741440199716,"projectUrl":"project/daily-needs-to-succeed/9123163/","projectTitle":"Daily Needs to Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968212_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723863431978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8968212"},{"teacherId":8968212,"projectId":9878577,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating books to our classroom. Your generosity means so much to my students and to me.\r\n\r\nMy class absolutely loves to read. They get excited about stories, love exploring new books, and are always asking if they can grab a book from our classroom library. Throughout the day I often hear, \"Can I read a book?\" or \"Do we have any new books?\" The excitement they feel when they discover a new title is truly special.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students now have even more opportunities to explore stories, build their imaginations, and strengthen their love of reading. Your support shows them that others believe in the importance of education and literacy, and that encouragement makes a real difference.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us grow our classroom library and for supporting a room full of enthusiastic young readers.","fullyFundedDate":1772121734441,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-and-more-books/9878577/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, and More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968212_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723863431978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8968212"},{"teacherId":8968212,"projectId":9508498,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom. Your kindness and support truly mean a great deal to me and to every student in my class.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is one of our favorite activities. My students love discovering new stories, exploring new characters, and learning new things through books. There is something special about a brand-new book, and the excitement in the room when students see new titles on our shelves is incredible. They ask for books all day long and are always eager to find their next story.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps nurture that excitement and supports a love of literacy that will stay with them for years to come. 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