{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Catherine T Reed Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8953183,"projectId":9453128,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of classrooms like mine across the country. Your contributions play a vital role in providing essential resources and innovative tools that enhance student learning experiences. With your help, we can create nurturing environments where students are empowered to explore their potential and seize opportunities for growth and success. \r\n\r\nThanks to the resources my class received, students now view our classroom as a special place, and they look forward to coming in every day. The door welcomes them with a sign that says \"This is our happy place,\" and tools like our large class clock continue to help build their conceptual understanding. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1755905548840,"projectUrl":"project/our-class-is-our-special-place/9453128/","projectTitle":"Our class is our special place!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ajayi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8953183_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680103497938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/morenike-ajayi"},{"teacherId":6292956,"projectId":9502632,"letterContent":"The fidgets, crayons, play dough, bubbles, headphones, and many more items that have been donated made sensory sensitiveness and challenging emotions provide stable and predictable environments that mitigate the anxiety among my students.\r\n\r\nThe students were very happy to see the bubbles, chasing every bubble in the air. 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It is so great to know that they don't have to worry about it and I can supply them with what they need. The various incentive and prize materials has been a great asset to motivate the students to complete their work and achieve their daily behavioral goals. The velcro, magnets, and laminating pouches have been so invaluable. I am able to create and laminate behavior charts, learning materials that are adapted to the needs of my students. It helps me to create individualize materials for my students of all learning level.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and support to make sure that my students have a great start to the year and have a successful year.","fullyFundedDate":1755704188351,"projectUrl":"project/essential-items-for-a-great-year/9539511/","projectTitle":"Essential Items for a Great Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Souphom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6337363"},{"teacherId":4817818,"projectId":8695702,"letterContent":"Thank ou so much for your generous support of our classroom.\r\n\r\nHaving the ability to print resources, student projects, and engaging activities made learning more accessible for my students this year. \r\n\r\nThis printer was used daily for worksheets, interventions, science fair projects, and classroom photos.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has given us a tool that has helped students feel supported and motivated in their learning. Yes, it is a printer, but my students were able to see their hard work printed, shared and celebrated. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in them on their journey.","fullyFundedDate":1731526493890,"projectUrl":"project/boost-student-growth-with-multifunction/8695702/","projectTitle":"Boost Student Growth with Multifunction Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4817818_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y749&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696119952396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/slkshin"},{"teacherId":6459544,"projectId":8684419,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity in providing our classroom with a color printer. What may seem like a simple tool has made an extraordinary impact on how my third graders learn and engage with reading and math every single day.\r\n\r\nMany families use printers and technology at home, but in schools, this tool has transformed how I am able to prepare materials. Instead of black-and-white worksheets, I can now create vibrant, hands-on games and center activities that capture students' attention and make learning fun. Color-coding math manipulatives, sight word games, and small group resources helps my students grasp concepts more quickly because they can visually differentiate skills and strategies. This is especially helpful for my multilingual learners and students who need extra support, since color cues provide an additional layer of understanding.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students the most is how interactive and professional their learning games look. They love rotating through reading and math centers that feel more like \"real\" board games than traditional schoolwork. The colorful cards, spinners, and matching activities spark curiosity and keep them engaged for longer periods of time. Several of my students even ask if they can take games home to \"play\" with their families—a true sign that learning has become something joyful for them.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, who often struggled to stay focused during small group lessons, has shown remarkable progress since we began using these colorful materials. He now looks forward to reading centers, proudly announcing, \"It feels like we're playing, not just working!\" For him—and many others—this printer has been a bridge between challenge and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour support has given me the ability to create materials that meet my students' needs in a way that is both practical and inspiring. More importantly, it has given my students a reason to smile while learning. On behalf of my class, thank you for helping us turn ordinary lessons into extraordinary opportunities.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1724429648383,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-printer-for-math-and-reading-g/8684419/","projectTitle":"Classroom Printer for Math and Reading Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lawson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6459544_orig.jpg?crop=1186,1186,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700423823413","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lawsonphotographyclub"},{"teacherId":8953183,"projectId":9202232,"letterContent":"Thank you for your unwavering support in making our classrooms inclusive, engaging, and welcoming to every student. Your continued dedication empowers both teachers and students to achieve our goals, both individually and collectively. The provision of essential supplies, nourishing refreshments, and interactive engagement tools work harmoniously together to create an environment where every student can thrive and succeed. Your contributions truly make a difference in fostering a vibrant learning atmosphere.","fullyFundedDate":1746785616926,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-go/9202232/","projectTitle":"Ready Set Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ajayi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8953183_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680103497938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/morenike-ajayi"},{"teacherId":8953183,"projectId":8695594,"letterContent":"The resources from the math library have had a profound impact on my classroom environment and student engagement. Firstly, students have begun to recognize that mathematics is not just confined to the classroom; it is intricately woven into many aspects of our daily lives, from budgeting for a school event to measuring ingredients in cooking. By incorporating text with varying features and relatable characters experiencing mathematical challenges, students see themselves in these narratives. This connection has not only enhanced their understanding of mathematical concepts but also emphasizes that math is not merely a set of equations, but a language we use to read, write, and narrate our experiences.\r\n\r\n So thank you for supporting my classroom","fullyFundedDate":1733495584424,"projectUrl":"project/math-library-for-my-5th-graders/8695594/","projectTitle":"Math Library For My 5th Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ajayi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8953183_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680103497938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/morenike-ajayi"},{"teacherId":9695605,"projectId":8685989,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our elementary art classes through your amazing contributions! I'm thrilled to share how your kindness has made a difference in our classrooms. When the art supplies arrived, the students were super excited! It was heartwarming to see their joy and anticipation to create.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we've been able to use these supplies for many things. We've used the dry erase markers to create quick sketches and doodles, rulers in lessons about lines and helping us measure, and plenty of drawing papers for everything in between. The students also had a chance to use the mixed-media paper to create abstract paintings and they can't wait to create more!
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