{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"C.L. Salter Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10486120,"projectId":10227913,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us add new books to our library. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the way my students experience reading. Many of the new books have given my students opportunities to see themselves, their families, and their experiences represented in stories, while also introducing them to people, places, and ideas that may be different from what they know. Having a variety of books available has helped create more excitement around reading and has encouraged students to become more curious and confident readers.\r\n\r\nOne of the most important lessons these new texts introduce is that reading is about much more than simply saying the words on a page. As we read together, students practice making predictions, asking questions, identifying the main idea, making connections, and using evidence from the text to explain their thinking. We also talk about characters and their choices, how problems are solved, and how authors use words and illustrations to communicate a message. The new books give us opportunities to build vocabulary and reading comprehension while also having meaningful conversations about kindness, friendship, perseverance, differences, and understanding other people's perspectives. Students are learning that a good book can make you laugh, teach you something new, help you understand someone else, or even make you think differently about the world around you.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom looks different depending on the day. Sometimes we read together as a whole class, with me modeling how I think about a story and asking questions along the way. Other times, students read with a partner and take turns sharing their ideas. I also give students time to choose books independently and explore stories that interest them. One of my favorite parts of our reading time is watching students recommend books to one another. They get excited when they find a story they love and want their classmates to experience it, too. We often pause during reading to talk about what is happening, make predictions about what might happen next, or connect the story to something in our own lives. These conversations help students understand that reading is not a passive activity—it is something we actively participate in.\r\n\r\nI have especially enjoyed seeing some of my more hesitant readers become excited about choosing books. Students who may not always volunteer to read aloud or answer questions during lessons are often eager to look through the new books independently. The colorful illustrations, interesting characters, and different types of stories have helped some students find books that capture their attention. I have also noticed students who already enjoy reading becoming leaders in our classroom. They share recommendations with their classmates, help others find books they might enjoy, and proudly talk about the stories they have finished.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students something incredibly valuable: choice. Instead of seeing reading as simply another school assignment, they are beginning to see books as something they can enjoy, explore, and return to again and again. Every new book creates another opportunity for a student to learn a new word, discover a new idea, make a connection, or simply fall in love with reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in my students. Your generosity reaches far beyond the books themselves. You are helping create a classroom where students are encouraged to be curious, thoughtful, confident, and excited to learn. I am so grateful that you are helping us build a love of reading that I hope my students will carry with them for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1777979404865,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-classroom-library-grow/10227913/","projectTitle":"Help Our Classroom Library Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cochran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10486120_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777196693601","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10486120"},{"teacherId":9929444,"projectId":10253056,"letterContent":"Thank You for Leveling Up Our Classroom Library! 📚💛\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation to our third grade classroom! Your support is helping us level up our classroom library with new book bins and exciting new series of books for our students.\r\n\r\nHaving a well-organized library filled with books that spark curiosity and match our students' interests will encourage them to read more, explore new worlds, and grow their reading skills. 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I truly appreciate you taking the time to invest in my students and our learning environment.\r\n\r\nResources like these can be difficult to get, and your support helps provide things that make a real difference in our day-to-day classroom experience. It means a lot to know that there are people who care about my students and want to support their success.\r\n\r\nYour kindness does not go unnoticed, and I am incredibly grateful for your support. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778261826471,"projectUrl":"project/clean-organized-and-ready-to-learn/10263460/","projectTitle":"Clean, Organized, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wideman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7164271_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777242212214","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswidemansclass"},{"teacherId":7164271,"projectId":10263036,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity and support of my classroom. This storage cabinet is something I truly needed, but items like this are very difficult to obtain in a school setting. We are not able to purchase items like this with state funds, and storage space is always limited, so your support has filled a very real and important need.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, I will finally have a secure, organized space to store materials that my students use every day. Having a place for everything will make our classroom run more smoothly and allow my students to focus on learning without the distractions that come from clutter and disorganization.\r\n\r\nWhat means even more to me is knowing that this is something that will benefit my students for years to come. This is not just a one-time resource—it is an investment in our classroom that will continue to support organization, structure, and student success long into the future.\r\n\r\nThank you for caring about my students and for making a lasting difference in our classroom. Your generosity is truly appreciated more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1778028003570,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-action-organized-tools-strong/10263036/","projectTitle":"STEM in Action: Organized Tools, Strong Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wideman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7164271_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777242212214","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswidemansclass"},{"teacherId":7164271,"projectId":10235638,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for supporting my students. Your kindness truly means more than I can put into words. I have the privilege of working with students who give their best every day, and knowing that others care about them and believe in their success is incredibly meaningful.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, I am able to create a classroom environment that supports their growth, confidence, and independence. My students are hardworking and resilient, and your support helps ensure they have what they need to stay focused, feel successful, and take pride in their learning.\r\n\r\nIt is so encouraging to know that people like you value education and are willing to invest in students you may never meet. Please know that your generosity is appreciated not only by me, but by each of my students as well.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777979404998,"projectUrl":"project/the-best-gift-supporting-my-students/10235638/","projectTitle":"The Best Gift? Supporting My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wideman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7164271_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777242212214","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswidemansclass"},{"teacherId":7164271,"projectId":10230529,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting me and my students. Your generosity truly makes a difference in our classroom. These materials are very much needed and will be used daily to help keep our space organized, functional, and supportive for learning. When students have access to the tools they need, it helps them stay focused, build independence, and feel more confident in their work. Your support allows me to better meet the needs of my students and create an environment where they can be successful each day. 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When the materials arrived, my students were excited and eager to begin using them, and they are already looking forward to having their own organized supplies.\r\n\r\nThe binders and folders will help students keep their work organized and easy to access, which is a skill they are continuing to build. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, they will be able to find what they need quickly and stay on track during lessons. The pencils will ensure that every student is prepared and ready to participate, while the printer toner will allow me to provide clear, structured materials and small-group activities to support all learners.\r\n\r\nEven at the end of the year, these resources will continue to support my students as they build confidence, take ownership of their work, and stay engaged in learning. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where my students can stay focused, feel successful, and continue growing every day.","fullyFundedDate":1777240282419,"projectUrl":"project/the-basics-our-classroom-cant-learn-wit/9997857/","projectTitle":"The Basics Our Classroom Can’t Learn Without","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wideman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7164271_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777242212214","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswidemansclass"},{"teacherId":9577539,"projectId":8703081,"letterContent":"Since receiving these resources, my students and I have been using them daily to create a more organized, supportive, and flexible learning environment. Students now wear lanyards for their lunch tickets and QR sign-in codes, helping our routines run more smoothly and giving them a sense of responsibility and independence. The clipboards have allowed students to write while using flexible seating or working around the room, making learning more engaging and accessible. Privacy boards have been especially helpful during assessments, allowing students to focus and feel confident in their work. Most importantly, the snacks ensure that students who come without one are still able to learn without the distraction of hunger.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were genuinely shocked and excited—they could not believe that someone they didn't even know cared enough to provide all of this for our classroom. These resources have made a meaningful difference in both our learning and classroom culture. Seeing the impact has inspired our next steps, including a new project to give our classroom library a much-needed makeover. 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