{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Berewick Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10286628,"projectId":9795689,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students thank You for Making a Difference in Our Students' Lives\r\nOn behalf of our students and staff, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donations of snacks, candy, markers, paper, and Play-Doh. While these items may seem simple, their impact on our children is truly extraordinary. Because of you, our classrooms are more vibrant, welcoming, and filled with opportunities for creativity and joy.\r\nYour donation of snacks has made an immediate and meaningful difference. For many students, a small snack during the day provides more than just nourishment — it provides focus, energy, and comfort. When children are not distracted by hunger, they are better able to concentrate, participate in lessons, and engage with their peers. A simple granola bar or pack of crackers can help a child feel cared for and ready to learn.\r\nThe candy you provided has brought smiles and encouragement into our classrooms. Teachers use small treats as positive reinforcement, celebration rewards, and motivational tools. Whether recognizing academic growth, strong character, or simply a great effort, these small tokens help build confidence and excitement about learning. Those smiles and moments of pride are priceless.\r\nYour donation of markers and paper fuels imagination and academic growth every single day. With these supplies, students are able to express their ideas through writing, drawing, designing, and creating. From colorful anchor charts to detailed illustrations and creative writing projects, these materials transform lessons into hands-on experiences. For many children, having access to quality supplies makes them feel valued and capable. It empowers them to take ownership of their learning and share their voices boldly.\r\nThe Play-Doh you donated plays an especially powerful role in early childhood classrooms. Through play, children strengthen fine motor skills, build hand muscles needed for writing, explore creativity, and develop social skills as they collaborate with classmates. Play-Doh encourages problem-solving, storytelling, and imaginative thinking — all critical foundations for academic success. What may look like simple play is actually meaningful, brain-building work.\r\nBeyond the physical items themselves, your generosity sends a powerful message to our students: their community believes in them. Knowing that people care enough to give creates a sense of belonging and support. It reminds our children that they are surrounded by individuals who want them to succeed.\r\nBecause of you, our classrooms are brighter, our students are inspired, and our teachers are better equipped to provide engaging learning experiences. Your kindness directly supports academic achievement, creativity, emotional well-being, and joyful moments that children will remember.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for being partners in their educational journey. Your generosity is shaping confident, creative, and capable learners — and we are incredibly grateful.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n[Your School Name / Your Name]","fullyFundedDate":1765205031360,"projectUrl":"project/life-of-a-reading-teacher/9795689/","projectTitle":"Life of a Reading Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lipford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10286628"},{"teacherId":8248798,"projectId":9743374,"letterContent":"Thank You for Investing in Our Students Through Books and Organization.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students and staff, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of books and clear containers. Your thoughtful support has made an immediate and lasting impact on our classrooms and library spaces. Because of you, our students are not only reading more — they are thriving in environments that are organized, engaging, and built for success.\r\n\r\nThe gift of books is truly the gift of possibility. Every book placed into a child's hands opens a door to new worlds, new ideas, and new perspectives. Your donation expands our students' access to stories that inspire imagination, strengthen literacy skills, and build empathy. Through books, children see themselves reflected and learn about experiences beyond their own. They develop vocabulary, comprehension, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nFor some students, the books you donated may be the very first book they feel proud to call their favorite. For others, it may be the story that sparks curiosity about science, history, art, or cultures around the world. Books create confident readers, and confident readers become confident learners. Your generosity directly supports academic growth and helps us nurture a community of joyful, motivated readers.\r\n\r\nThe clear containers you provided have also made a powerful difference in our learning spaces. Organization may seem simple, but it plays a vital role in a child's ability to focus and succeed. Clear containers allow students to easily see and access materials independently, promoting responsibility and ownership of their learning. When students can quickly find what they need, transitions are smoother, instructional time is maximized, and classrooms feel calm and structured.\r\n\r\nThese containers also help teachers maintain welcoming and efficient spaces where materials are thoughtfully stored and ready for use. Whether organizing books by genre, sorting supplies for creative projects, or preparing literacy centers, your donation supports systems that make learning more effective and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical impact, your generosity sends a meaningful message to our students: they matter. When children walk into a classroom filled with accessible books and organized resources, they see that their education is valued. They feel supported by a community that believes in their potential.\r\n\r\nYour donation strengthens not just our shelves and storage — it strengthens our mission to create engaging, equitable learning environments where every child has access to the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for partnering with us, for believing in the power of literacy, and for helping us create spaces where students can grow academically, socially, and creatively. Your kindness is shaping brighter futures, one book and one organized space at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1765205032608,"projectUrl":"project/finding-your-story-a-genrefication-proj/9743374/","projectTitle":"Finding Your Story: A Genrefication Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Word","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8248798_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689874314255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8248798"},{"teacherId":8248798,"projectId":9486305,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations. Because of your kindness, our students have access to nutritious meals that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn each day. They were beyond excited with all your treats . Your support goes beyond filling plates — it fills hearts and fuels futures. Knowing that they are cared for gives our students the confidence and strength to reach their full potential. Thank you for making a real difference in their lives and for being a vital part of our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1758221133059,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-thought/9486305/","projectTitle":"Food for Thought","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Word","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8248798_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689874314255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8248798"},{"teacherId":8248798,"projectId":7480408,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The Berewick community is like a family and the library is the heart of the school. because of your support the library looks better than ever !!!\r\n\r\nYour donation is important because, it supports literacy and education. Our library plays a crucial role in promoting literacy and providing access to knowledge and learning opportunities for everyone in the Barwick community. It also enriches are the community resources. Your donation helps us with collection of bus materials programs and making sure that our library meets the community needs. It also enables access the information. Libraries are very vital for providing access information and resources that may not be available for everyone in our community. And lastly, it makes the lasting impact long after I leave your donation will be here at Berewick leaving a mark on the world thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1693497925957,"projectUrl":"project/free-neighborhood-library/7480408/","projectTitle":"Free Neighborhood Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Word","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8248798_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689874314255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8248798"},{"teacherId":8248798,"projectId":8701144,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The Berewick community is like a family and the library is the heart of the school. because of your support the library looks better than ever !!!\r\n\r\nYour donation is important because, it supports literacy and education. Our library plays a crucial role in promoting literacy and providing access to knowledge and learning opportunities for everyone in the Barwick community. It also enriches are the community resources. Your donation helps us with collection of bus materials programs and making sure that our library meets the community needs. It also enables access the information. Libraries are very vital for providing access information and resources that may not be available for everyone in our community. And lastly, it makes the lasting impact long after I leave your donation will be here at Berewick leaving a mark on the world thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1734642757054,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-needed/8701144/","projectTitle":"New Books Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Word","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8248798_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689874314255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8248798"},{"teacherId":8248798,"projectId":8701165,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The Berewick community is like a family and the library is the heart of the school. because of your support the library looks better than ever !!!\r\n\r\nYour donation is important because, it supports literacy and education. Our library plays a crucial role in promoting literacy and providing access to knowledge and learning opportunities for everyone in the Barwick community. 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