{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Caldwell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2025757,"projectId":10032150,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my Kindergarten classroom and helping make math fun, exciting, and meaningful for my students!\r\n\r\nYoung children learn best when they are actively engaged, exploring, and having fun. The materials provided through this project have allowed my students to experience math in a hands-on and interactive way. Instead of simply learning numbers and mathematical concepts through worksheets, my students can now use engaging materials to count, sort, classify, recognize numbers, explore patterns, practice shapes, and build a strong foundation for future mathematical learning.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped me create hands-on math centers and small-group activities that allow students to learn at their own pace while developing important problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. My students have been able to work together, talk about their mathematical thinking, and practice new skills through play. This has made math feel less intimidating and more enjoyable for my young learners.\r\n\r\nAs a Kindergarten teacher, I have been able to provide more opportunities for students to learn through exploration and discovery. The materials have also helped me differentiate instruction and provide additional practice for students who need support while offering meaningful challenges to those who are ready to move forward.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has helped my students see that **math can be fun!** Their excitement, curiosity, and confidence grow when they realize they can be successful mathematicians. Every time a student proudly counts a collection, solves a problem, recognizes a number, or explains their thinking, I see the impact these resources are making.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where learning is joyful, hands-on, and engaging. Your generosity is helping my Kindergarten students build important math skills while developing a positive attitude toward mathematics that will benefit them for years to come.\r\n\r\n**With heartfelt appreciation,**\r\n**Thank you for making math fun for my Kindergarten mathematicians!**","fullyFundedDate":1777322693235,"projectUrl":"project/who-said-math-isnt-fun/10032150/","projectTitle":"Who Said Math Isn't Fun?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Silvestriz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2025757_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468015765389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2025757"},{"teacherId":2025757,"projectId":10204938,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my Kindergarten classroom by helping us receive a classroom chart stand! Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in the way my young learners experience and engage with instruction every day.\r\n\r\nIn Kindergarten, students learn best when they can see, touch, move, and actively participate in their learning. A classroom chart stand will give us a dedicated space to display important anchor charts, big books, visual supports, vocabulary, and student learning materials. This will help make lessons more interactive and accessible for all of my students, including those who are developing their language skills in our dual-language classroom.\r\n\r\nWith this resource, my students will be able to gather around the chart stand during whole-group lessons, participate in shared reading and writing, practice new vocabulary, and refer back to visual examples throughout the day. It will help create an organized and engaging learning environment where every child can see the materials clearly and feel included in the learning process.\r\n\r\nYour support is more than providing us with a piece of classroom equipment—it is helping create opportunities for my students to learn, participate, and grow with confidence. Because of you, my Kindergarten students will have a valuable tool that will support their learning throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a more engaging and successful place to learn. We are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity!\r\n\r\n**With heartfelt appreciation,**\r\n**Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our young learners!**","fullyFundedDate":1778165980785,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-safe-space-for-learning/10204938/","projectTitle":"Creating a Safe Space for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Silvestriz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2025757_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468015765389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2025757"},{"teacherId":9700066,"projectId":9905390,"letterContent":"During our classroom Christmas party, students each received an individually wrapped book. As I called out their names, classmates cheered, and on the count of three they opened their packages together to discover their own book. Each book was selected with care, based on individual student interests, which made the moment especially meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe students were genuinely excited to receive something chosen just for them, and the experience helped reinforce positive feelings around reading and ownership. This project turned books into a celebration and created a joyful memory connected to learning that students will carry with them beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764603953901,"projectUrl":"project/wrapped-with-reading-20-books-for-our-c/9905390/","projectTitle":"Wrapped With Reading: 20 Books for Our Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saucedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700066_orig.jpg?crop=802,802,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736747082980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/saucedo"},{"teacherId":9700066,"projectId":9715058,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and making these resources possible. We are using the sensory toys, including the Rainbow Emotion Fidget Poppers and mochi squishies, throughout the day to support students during transitions, small-group instruction, and social-emotional learning activities. These tools help students keep their hands busy, regulate their bodies, and stay engaged during lessons. The glue sticks and dry-erase markers are used daily for fine-motor practice, early writing activities, and collaborative classroom projects.\r\n\r\nStudents were immediately excited when they first saw the materials. The bright colors and different textures encouraged exploration, sharing, and turn-taking, while also helping students stay focused during learning time. Having a variety of snack options available has also supported our students by helping them maintain energy and focus, especially during longer instructional blocks. Your generosity has helped create a classroom environment where students feel supported, comfortable, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1759352059576,"projectUrl":"project/sticky-charts-snacks-squishies-and-smi/9715058/","projectTitle":"Sticky Charts, Snacks, Squishies and Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saucedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700066_orig.jpg?crop=802,802,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736747082980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/saucedo"},{"teacherId":9700066,"projectId":9808551,"letterContent":"My students use the snacks during recess so they can eat, recharge, and come back to class ready to work. It has helped reduce distractions and complaints about being hungry later in the day, especially during our afternoon lessons. Students were excited to see the snacks. Having this available has made transitions back to learning smoother and improved focus during reading and writing time. Your support is helping them stay comfortable and ready to learn each day. Thank you isn't enough to describe our gratitude.","fullyFundedDate":1762224808980,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-focused-minds/9808551/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saucedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9700066_orig.jpg?crop=802,802,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736747082980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/saucedo"},{"teacherId":6866668,"projectId":9127166,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that provided clay for my classroom! My students absolutely love working with clay — it's one of their favorite art materials. For many of them, my classroom is the only place they get to experience sculpting and creating with it, and seeing their excitement and creativity come to life has been truly special.\r\n\r\nClay is quite expensive, so your support made a big difference in stretching my classroom budget and allowing all of my students to explore this wonderful medium. I'm deeply grateful for your kindness and for giving my students the opportunity to build, shape, and express themselves in such a hands-on, meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1742927003662,"projectUrl":"project/problem-solving-and-creativity-with-mode/9127166/","projectTitle":"Problem Solving and Creativity With Model Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheidow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6866668_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718920046747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6866668"},{"teacherId":6866668,"projectId":9479661,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely thrilled when they saw the new markers arrive—markers are their absolute favorite supply to use in art class! For many of them, this is the only place they get to use materials like these, since they don't always have access to them at home. Seeing their faces light up as they immediately started imagining all the art they could create was such a joyful moment.\r\n\r\nAs their teacher, I am so grateful for your generosity. Your donations made it possible for my students to have the tools they love most, and you've given them an opportunity to express themselves more fully through their artwork. Thank you for believing in their creativity and for supporting our classroom in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1754004571323,"projectUrl":"project/markers-for-the-win/9479661/","projectTitle":"Markers for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheidow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6866668_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718920046747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6866668"},{"teacherId":9700066,"projectId":9050828,"letterContent":"When the big boxes arrived, my students could hardly believe they were filled with so many new materials just for our classroom. I had originally requested flexible seating, but since that wasn't available, we were sent this wonderful collection of supplies instead. It has already made such a positive difference.\r\n\r\nThe children were especially excited about the colorful new Ticonderoga pencils. They are helping students practice proper pencil posture and improve their handwriting, which is making a noticeable difference in their confidence and neatness. The bright book bags were another hit. Students went right to work organizing their independent reading books and were so proud to have a special place to keep them. It was such a simple thing, but it made them feel grown-up and responsible.\r\n\r\nI'm also very much looking forward to reading Una computadora llamada Katherine with my students during Women's History Month in March. I know it will be a meaningful way to introduce them to Katherine Johnson's incredible story and to help them see what perseverance and courage can do.\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, the headphones have already been put to good use with Amira testing. They've made it easier for the children to focus and record their answers, which really helps them shine. The masking tape has been incredibly helpful for labeling supplies and keeping our classroom organized. The Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pads have been a real gift. They stick right to the walls, which makes it so easy for the children to share their ideas and see each other's work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given us tools that brighten our classroom, help us stay organized, and make learning a little more joyful each day. Even though we couldn't get the flexible seating, what we received instead has already opened up so many new opportunities for my students. 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