{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Callaway Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3950258,"projectId":9886426,"letterContent":"Because of you, \"Pop, Click, and Learn! STEM Boom Cards Keep Curiosity Popping!\" has brought a whole new level of excitement and engagement to our classroom! These interactive Boom Cards have helped my students strengthen important STEM skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and making observations. They are practicing early science and math concepts in a hands-on (and minds-on!) way while building confidence navigating digital tools.\r\n\r\nSTEM time in our classroom is now filled with curiosity and discovery. You would see students eagerly clicking through activities, celebrating correct answers, and trying again when something is tricky. The instant feedback from the Boom Cards keeps them motivated and engaged, allowing each student to learn at their own pace. It's incredible to watch them think through problems, explain their reasoning, and stay excited about learning.\r\n\r\nSome of my students who are typically more reserved have really come alive during these activities. They love the independence and the challenge, and they are so proud of their progress. Your generosity has provided meaningful, interactive learning experiences that are building both skills and confidence. Thank you for helping keep curiosity popping in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1770935738918,"projectUrl":"project/pop-click-and-learn-stem-boom-cards-k/9886426/","projectTitle":"Pop, Click, and Learn! STEM Boom Cards Keep Curiosity Popping!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3950258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476038025895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/poponby"},{"teacherId":3950258,"projectId":9742213,"letterContent":"\"Popping Into Reading with the Yak Pack! Vol. 2\" has taken our reading time to the next level, and it's all thanks to you! With these new books, my students are continuing to strengthen key skills like asking and answering questions, identifying the main idea, and using text evidence to support their thinking. They are also becoming more confident readers as they practice fluency, expression, and understanding what they read on a deeper level.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is an exciting and interactive experience. You would see students fully engaged—partner reading, discussing stories, and even acting out their favorite parts! The Yak Pack continues to bring energy and joy into our literacy block, making reading something students truly look forward to each day. They are not just learning how to read—they are learning to love reading.","fullyFundedDate":1767653751137,"projectUrl":"project/popping-into-reading-with-the-yak-pack/9742213/","projectTitle":"Popping Into Reading with The Yak Pack! Vol. 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3950258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476038025895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/poponby"},{"teacherId":3950258,"projectId":9742179,"letterContent":"Because of you, \"Popping Into Reading with the Yak Pack! Vol. 1\" has truly come to life in our classroom! These new books have opened the door for deeper learning as we work on important first-grade skills like retelling stories, identifying characters and settings, and making connections. My students are also building confidence with decoding, fluency, and comprehension—all while falling in love with reading in the process.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom is such a special part of our day. You would see students gathered with their books, excitedly whisper-reading to themselves, turning and talking with partners, and eagerly sharing their favorite parts. The Yak Pack books have made reading feel fun, engaging, and something they can't wait to do. It's been incredible to watch their stamina grow and their excitement build each day.\r\n\r\nSome of my students who were once hesitant readers are now the first to grab a book and dive right in. Seeing their confidence grow and their smiles as they read is something I wish you could experience firsthand. Your generosity has not only provided books—it has sparked a love of reading that will stay with them far beyond our classroom. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1762189274598,"projectUrl":"project/popping-into-reading-with-the-yak-pack/9742179/","projectTitle":"Popping Into Reading With the Yak Pack! Vol. 1","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3950258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476038025895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/poponby"},{"teacherId":3950258,"projectId":9742242,"letterContent":"🍿✨ Thank You for \"Popping Into Reading with The Yak Pack! Vol. 3\"! ✨🍿\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generous support in making our \"Popping Into Reading with The Yak Pack! Vol. 3\" event such a fun and meaningful experience for our students! Because of you, our readers were able to enjoy a special celebration that made reading even more exciting and memorable.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and willingness to give truly made a difference. Thank you for helping us inspire a love of reading and for being such an important part of our Yak Pack community!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\nThe Popcorn Family 💛📚","fullyFundedDate":1767238669373,"projectUrl":"project/popping-into-reading-with-the-yak-pack/9742242/","projectTitle":"Popping Into Reading with The Yak Pack! Vol. 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3950258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476038025895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/poponby"},{"teacherId":10057992,"projectId":9989810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Since receiving your gift, the children have been enjoying the outdoor activities so much. It has been wonderful to see their excitement and engagement as they play, explore, and learn together.\r\nWe did not have many outdoor play items before, so your contribution has truly made a meaningful difference in our daily routine. The joy it has brought to our students is evident every day.\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for making such a positive impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768796303911,"projectUrl":"project/big-fun-for-little-learners/9989810/","projectTitle":"Big Fun for Little Learner's","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Depew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10057992"},{"teacherId":3950258,"projectId":9705591,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has officially transformed into a buzzing STEM lab! When my students first put on their custom lab coats, they stood a little taller and took their roles as \"scientists\" very seriously. What may look like a simple coat has completely elevated our hands-on experiments and STEM investigations. The lab coats have helped create an authentic learning environment where students feel immersed, focused, and ready to explore.\r\n\r\nWhile many donors use technology at home, in our classroom it becomes a powerful learning tool. During our STEM rotations, students use interactive platforms and digital investigations to record observations, test ideas, and reflect on results. The combination of technology and hands-on exploration helps students think critically, collaborate, and apply real-world problem-solving skills in age-appropriate ways.\r\n\r\nI've especially noticed a few quieter students blossom during our lab time. Wearing their coats gives them confidence and a sense of belonging. They are more willing to share hypotheses, ask questions, and lead their groups. Your support didn't just provide materials—it sparked confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning in our little scientists. Thank you for helping us pop into STEM in the most memorable way!","fullyFundedDate":1758716524206,"projectUrl":"project/popping-into-stem-custom-lab-coats-for/9705591/","projectTitle":"Popping into STEM: Custom Lab Coats for Our Little Scientists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3950258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476038025895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/poponby"},{"teacherId":3950258,"projectId":9387145,"letterContent":"Because of you, our classroom truly leveled up! When the new resources arrived, my students' eyes lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to explore, and the energy in the room was electric. We've been using these materials during small group rotations and independent practice, allowing students to strengthen skills at their own pace while building confidence. I've already seen students take more ownership of their learning and eagerly ask for \"one more round\" to improve their thinking.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue integrating these resources into our daily instruction, using them to support skill mastery and enrichment opportunities. My goal is to help every learner feel successful, challenged, and excited to grow. Thank you for giving my little learners the tools to level up with confidence and curiosity!","fullyFundedDate":1757505910835,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-for-little-learners/9387145/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up for Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3950258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476038025895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/poponby"},{"teacherId":7247569,"projectId":8600464,"letterContent":"I have been able to purchase materials to have Interactive Science Notebooks for my students for every topic in Science this year. They thoroughly enjoyed using their Interactive Notebooks in Science. We have also been able to find neat science experiments as well to have more hands on experiences in class for the various topics we have been studying. My students love science and doing experiments! They had so much fun learning! This is all due to your support and I am very grateful! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1730823799971,"projectUrl":"project/lets-be-interactive-in-science/8600464/","projectTitle":"Let's Be Interactive in Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Specht","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7247569_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593983822918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7247569"},{"teacherId":7247569,"projectId":9602399,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my classroom with snacks! My students were amazed when the packages started arriving with the different kinds of snacks. They greatly appreciated having snacks available in the classroom during snack time if they did not have one or forgot to bring one. \r\n\r\nMy students are able to focus better in the morning with snacks for snack time, especially with our late lunchtime this year. They do not have to worry about a growling stomach while trying to work all morning until lunchtime!","fullyFundedDate":1755748075852,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-snacks-snacks/9602399/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Snacks, Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Specht","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7247569_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593983822918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7247569"},{"teacherId":3950258,"projectId":9178722,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has officially popped into full STEM mode! 🍿✨ The new hands-on materials and digital resources have transformed our little lab into a place where curiosity crackles, ideas bubble, and problem-solving is the main ingredient. My first graders aren't just learning about STEM—they're living it! Whether they're building, coding, testing, or tinkering, their creativity is bursting like a bag of fresh popcorn.\r\n\r\nWhat's truly exciting is how these resources have made every student feel like a real scientist or engineer. The digital tools have helped them visualize big ideas, while the hands-on materials have let them bring those ideas to life. One of my quieter students, who used to shy away from STEM time, now jumps at the chance to lead group experiments—his eyes light up like popcorn in the microwave when he sees something work! 💥\r\n\r\nThanks to you (and our amazing General Motors match!), we've doubled our impact and tripled our excitement. My students are now seeing that STEM isn't just about science—it's about creativity, teamwork, and persistence. You've given them the chance to explore, build, fail forward, and celebrate every little pop of success. From our buttered-up hearts, thank you for helping us turn everyday lessons into moments of wonder. The next big inventor might just be popping up in our classroom right now! 💛🔬✨","fullyFundedDate":1745846951390,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-stem-through-creative-hands-on/9178722/","projectTitle":"Exploring Stem Through Creative Hands-On Activities and Digital Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3950258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476038025895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/poponby"},{"teacherId":3950258,"projectId":9149141,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, our first-grade scientists and explorers are popping with excitement every single day! 🍿✨ The hands-on science and social studies resources we received have completely transformed how my students learn. Instead of just reading about the world, they're touching it, testing it, and talking about it—and that's when real learning happens. The new resources have turned our classroom into a buzzing little lab of curiosity, collaboration, and discovery.\r\n\r\nOur lessons have gone from \"sit and listen\" to \"let's see what happens!\" Whether they're digging into how plants grow, building models of communities, or exploring different cultures through interactive activities, my students are now learning by doing. It's amazing to see how quickly their understanding deepens when their hands and minds are both engaged. One of my most hesitant learners, who used to hang back during group time, now leads her table's experiments with confidence—she's even been calling herself \"Professor Popcorn\" lately! 🍿","fullyFundedDate":1746756256134,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-science-social-studies-hand/9149141/","projectTitle":"Exploring Science & Social Studies: Hands-On Resources for First Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3950258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476038025895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/poponby"},{"teacherId":10057992,"projectId":9418583,"letterContent":"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous contribution to our Pre-K classroom! Because of your kindness, our learning space has been transformed into an environment full of creativity, imagination, and exploration.\r\nThe new supplies; including paintbrushes, toy kitchen materials, clipboards, glue sticks, crayons, and dry erase markers, have already made a huge difference in how my students learn and play each day. From the moment they first saw the materials, their eyes lit up with excitement. I'll never forget the joy on their faces when we unboxed everything together, there were gasps, claps, and lots of eager little hands ready to dive in!\r\nHere's one special moment I'd love to share:\r\nLast week, we started a project called \"Our Community Helpers.\" Using the clipboards, crayons, and markers, the children pretended to be \"mini-reporters\" interviewing their classmates about what they want to be when they grow up. Then, during center time, they went to the dramatic play area now fully stocked with the new toy kitchen items and took on roles like chefs, bakers, and grocery store workers. It was amazing to see how they made real-world connections through pretend play.\r\nIn our art center, the paintbrushes and glue sticks have opened up a whole new world. We created a collaborative mural titled \"Our Favorite Foods,\" inspired by our kitchen play. Students worked together using crayons, paint, and glue to bring their favorite dishes to life from spaghetti and meatballs to colorful fruit salads!\r\nWhat's next?\r\nWe're currently starting a fall-themed unit where students will explore the changing seasons through sensory play, art, and storytelling. Your donated materials will continue to be an essential part of our learning: clipboards will help us during our \"nature walks\" around the school, glue sticks and crayons will be used in leaf art projects, and the dramatic play kitchen will be part of our \"Harvest Festival\" pretend-play center.\r\nYour support is more than just materials, it's the spark that helps ignite learning, creativity, and confidence in these young learners. 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