{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"C Grant Grimshaw School","outOfStateSupporters":66.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2859793,"projectId":10497081,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generosity! My classroom has never looked better and the students are loving the new materials!\r\n When my students first noticed the boxes they were immediately curious. The floor cushions are a perfect addition to quiet reading time. The new dry erase board erasers are so handy for center time! \r\n I have a nature theme in my classroom and the light covers make everything cozy!\r\nI am thrilled to be able to share these resources with my students.\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1787174900365,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-refresh/10497081/","projectTitle":"Classroom Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McClary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2859793_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506255774713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2859793"},{"teacherId":10704579,"projectId":10721083,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous support of my DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your contribution, my school nurse's office is now fully equipped to keep our students warm, comfortable, and well-cared for every single day. The arrival of the soft blankets, cozy pillows for our cots, healthy snacks, warm snow pants, sturdy boots, and extra clothing has transformed our health office into a true sanctuary of relief and compassion for our children.\r\nYour generosity directly impacts our students' ability to focus and succeed in the classroom. When children come to the nurse's office cold, hungry, or distressed by wet or soiled clothes, their learning comes to a complete halt. By providing cozy blankets and pillows, nutritious snacks, and dry clothes, The Tepper Foundation has helped us remove these immediate physical barriers. Once our students feel secure, warm, and nourished, they can regulate their emotions and return to their classrooms ready to listen, participate, and learn.\r\nBecause of the materials provided by The Tepper Foundation, I have been able to provide seamless, holistic care that keeps students in school rather than being sent home early. Having warm boots and snow pants readily available means that no child has to sit out during outdoor play or recess, ensuring they get the vital physical activity and socialization they need. Your support allows me to accomplish my primary goal as a school health professional: ensuring every child is healthy, comfortable, and present so our teachers can teach and our students can thrive. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1791251089680,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-first-aid-winter-warmth-nouris/10721083/","projectTitle":"Beyond First Aid: Winter Warmth & Nourishment for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10704579"},{"teacherId":5635470,"projectId":10710875,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in support of my classroom and my students. They were so very excited to learn that the snacks had arrived! One student came in the room to see if I had any snacks and realized they had just arrived and that I was sorting them into bins. Her eyes went wide and she said, \"This is amazing!! I don't even know what to pick!\" She was able to munch on her snack and complete all of her work while being fully engaged in the lesson instead of worrying about her hungry belly.\r\n\r\nWe have a breakfast bin for those who missed it at home, a fruit themed bin for those looking for a fruity option, and many chip/cracker/popcorn bins for those looking for a crunchy snack. They are all so grateful for the variety!\r\n\r\nThank you again so much for supporting the students so that they can perform and learn at their best!","fullyFundedDate":1791037811015,"projectUrl":"project/care-for-my-classroom/10710875/","projectTitle":"Care for My Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kolbeck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5635470_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533658015291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kolbeck"},{"teacherId":3710628,"projectId":10048620,"letterContent":"This has proved to be such an exciting and rewarding year, already! We have had the pleasure of welcoming many new students to our school representing more cultures around the world. \r\nStudents are bringing so much new diversity to our school setting and they are eagar to learn about our cultural experiences as well. The texts that you so generously awarded us have engaged our reading groups, sparked amazing conversations and encouraged reading among our students. \r\nThank you for lighting a fresh spark in our diverse community. As soon as students saw books in our classroom library, that repesented their cultures,they immediantly began asking to borrow our books. I truly cannot thank you enough for igniting that joy in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778189829894,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-literacy/10048620/","projectTitle":"Diverse Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Haynes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3710628"},{"teacherId":2269581,"projectId":10595016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Dot Day project! Your generosity gave my second graders the opportunity to celebrate creativity in such a fun and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWith your support, my students built creative and unique dot sculptures using candy Dots and toothpicks. They challenged themselves to think outside the box, problem-solve, and see how many different structures they could create. They also used a variety of art supplies to create colorful and unique dot paintings, each one reflecting their own ideas and imagination.\r\n\r\nIt was especially exciting for my students' parents to see their finished paintings displayed in our classroom for Curriculum Night. Their families were able to see and celebrate the colorful, one-of-a-kind artwork their child had created. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping make these hands-on experiences possible and for giving my students the opportunity to take creative risks, build confidence, and discover that everyone has the ability to make their mark. Your support helped us start the school year with creativity, confidence, and lots of fun!","fullyFundedDate":1789560381730,"projectUrl":"project/make-your-mark/10595016/","projectTitle":"Make Your Mark!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silvestro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2269581_orig.jpg?crop=1345,1345,x475,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604873581944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-silvestro"},{"teacherId":2269581,"projectId":10204853,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Glow Day project! You helped make this such a fun and memorable experience for my second graders at the end of our school year together. \r\n\r\nOur classroom was filled with smiles, creativity, and excitement as students explored glowing math activities, created artwork, built STEM structures, and learned about constellations. They loved learning in such a unique and hands-on way, and it was wonderful to see their excitement and confidence shine throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make learning so joyful and for giving my students an experience they will remember. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1777991638495,"projectUrl":"project/glow-grow-illuminating-young-learners/10204853/","projectTitle":"Glow & Grow: Illuminating Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silvestro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2269581_orig.jpg?crop=1345,1345,x475,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604873581944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-silvestro"},{"teacherId":6406459,"projectId":10075602,"letterContent":"This project gave my students the opportunity to spend meaningful time with our grandfriends and create connections that they will remember. The activities gave everyone something to do together, which made it easy for students to talk, play, create, and share with our older community members.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite parts was using the instant camera to capture these moments. Students were so excited to take pictures together and then turn them into keepsakes. They also enjoyed playing games, making crafts, and working on activities side by side with their grandfriends.\r\n\r\nMore than anything, this project helped my students see that spending time with and getting to know people from another generation is something special. They practiced kindness, patience, communication, and being a good friend while creating memories together. I am so grateful that this project gave us the materials to make these connections possible.","fullyFundedDate":1770324235685,"projectUrl":"project/moments-that-matter-connecting-generati/10075602/","projectTitle":"Moments That Matter: Connecting Generations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6406459_orig.jpg?crop=878,878,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561904524606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cmorel"},{"teacherId":6406459,"projectId":10042823,"letterContent":"Having the opportunity to hatch chicks in our classroom was such a special experience for my first graders. They were excited from the moment the eggs arrived and loved checking on them, watching for changes, and learning about what was happening inside the eggs. When the chicks finally hatched, the excitement in the classroom was incredible!\r\n\r\nThe incubator, hatching eggs, and feed gave my students the chance to experience the life cycle of a chick firsthand instead of just reading about it in a book. They made observations, asked questions, learned how to care for living things, and saw their science learning happening right in front of them. This was an experience my students will remember for a long time, and I am so grateful that DonorsChoose made it possible for us to bring this learning into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771013886913,"projectUrl":"project/hatching-egg-citing-experiences/10042823/","projectTitle":"Hatching Egg-citing Experiences!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6406459_orig.jpg?crop=878,878,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561904524606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cmorel"},{"teacherId":2825749,"projectId":10215357,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donations we were able to have a fantastic last few weeks of school! Our class had so much fun pretending to be pirates; decorating our treasure boxes and picking a treasure to keep inside. Our students were also so surprised to walk into school and see our classroom transformed into a Glow In The Dark space. They loved wearing our glowing items and we played games throughout the day. It quickly became one of the favorite days of the school year. \r\n\r\nThe best surprise for our students was the goody bags we were able to hand out at our end of the year celebration. They were so grateful for the items in their bags, and it was the perfect way to end a great school year. All of this was possible because of you, our donors. Thank you for helping me give our kids the send off they deserved.","fullyFundedDate":1780961638370,"projectUrl":"project/we-argh-ready-for-fun/10215357/","projectTitle":"We \"Argh\" Ready For Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davidson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2825749_orig.jpg?crop=316,316,x571,y339&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596770311847","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2825749"},{"teacherId":2345920,"projectId":10466810,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. In our class students are learning to read and the touch and read phonics are helping students to touch letters, make their sound and then blend those sounds together. This gives students a hands on learning opportunity. The weighted stuffed animals have brought many smiles to students faces. They can help students, focus, and regulate emotions throughout the day. The sensory floor tiles have helped students who need extra sensory support by providing a safe and stimulating way to to explore their senses and bring calm to their body.","fullyFundedDate":1787156581685,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-work/10466810/","projectTitle":"Ready to Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teresa Marconi Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2345920_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527728605456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresa-miller"},{"teacherId":2345920,"projectId":10490060,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support with our classroom. Students were excited to know that if they participated in class they could earn a Hershey kiss. When they participate I tell them to kiss their brain which means they get to go to the Hershey kiss jar. This encourages many students to participate in whole group discussions. The tracing center and gel pad have been a great independent activity students can do with success. Writing letters, drawing shapes and writing numbers in a different way than on paper. We all appreciate the opportunity for new activities.","fullyFundedDate":1787156099583,"projectUrl":"project/filling-our-needs/10490060/","projectTitle":"Filling Our Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teresa Marconi Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2345920_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527728605456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresa-miller"},{"teacherId":2345920,"projectId":10627546,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. You can only imagine how happy the students were as the snacks were being pulled out of the boxes. Things heard, \"Those are for us?\" \"Wow, that is nice for someone to send us those snacks.\" It's nice to be able to hand a student a small snack if they forget theirs or if they just don't have one. A grumbling belly does not help to keep a student focused. With the variety purchased, students have many different options to choose from. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1789263462657,"projectUrl":"project/time-for-a-snack/10627546/","projectTitle":"Time For a Snack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teresa Marconi Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2345920_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527728605456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresa-miller"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_22197","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":341,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":72,"percentIndigenous":23,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"10.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":33.6,"schoolId":22197,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about C Grant Grimshaw School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"C Grant Grimshaw School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/la-fayette-central-school-district/c-grant-grimshaw-school/22197"}