{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Challenge Charter Elementary School 2-5","outOfStateSupporters":32.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5657401,"projectId":10417557,"letterContent":"My students are so appreciative of the supplies and resources your generous donations helped purchase.\r\nMany of our students come from low-income families and having the ability to provide healthy snacks for my students is so important. Students also get to choose a snack as a reward for academic success if they wish.\r\nBeing able to provide headphones for my students to use on a daily basis to access technology is imperative for many of their academics utilize technology.\r\nIt is because of donors like you that my students can have the supplies and resources they need to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1786642595929,"projectUrl":"project/under-the-sea/10417557/","projectTitle":"Under the Sea","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5657401_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533865150196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5657401"},{"teacherId":10495867,"projectId":10268972,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us bring new books into our classroom! Your kindness has made such a meaningful difference for our second graders. These books have given our scholars more opportunities to explore different stories, discover new interests, and develop a love for reading. It has been wonderful to see their excitement as they browse through the books, share their favorites with classmates, and become more confident and enthusiastic readers.\r\n\r\nReading is such an important part of our daily classroom routine. Through these new books, our scholars are strengthening essential literacy skills such as reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, making predictions, and identifying important story elements. We especially love seeing our scholars make connections to the characters and stories they read. Having a variety of engaging books also allows us to meet the different reading levels and interests in our classroom, helping every child feel successful.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of this project has been watching our scholars grow more excited about reading. These books are helping us create a classroom environment where reading is not just something we do to learn, but something we genuinely enjoy. Thank you for investing in our scholars and helping us build a foundation for lifelong learning. Your generosity is making a lasting impact, one book and one reader at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1778206341743,"projectUrl":"project/creating-lifelong-readers-one-book-at-a/10268972/","projectTitle":"Creating Lifelong Readers One Book at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Proverbs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10495867_orig.png?crop=1086,1086,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778078381460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10495867"},{"teacherId":9053566,"projectId":10320434,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my students are already using the new sharpeners and erasers every day. When I set them out, the kids noticed immediately and crowded around to try them. They were genuinely surprised at how fast and clean the sharpeners worked.\r\n\r\nThese materials have made our writing and math blocks calmer and more efficient. Students can revise neatly, stay focused, and finish their work without constant interruptions. As we move into our next writing unit, these tools will help them produce cleaner drafts and more polished final pieces.","fullyFundedDate":1783275268306,"projectUrl":"project/staying-sharp-and-error-free/10320434/","projectTitle":"Staying Sharp and Error-Free!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Newman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9053566_orig.png?crop=782,782,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695575048179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-newmans-classroom"},{"teacherId":10222840,"projectId":9648926,"letterContent":"This project has had a wonderful impact on my classroom and helped me create a more organized, engaging, and motivating environment for my students. The writing journals provided each student with their own space to reflect, respond to prompts, and express what they learned during our lessons. The snacks were used as incentives to encourage participation, effort, and positive behavior, while the small black bags gave me a fun and organized way to distribute those rewards.\r\nThe floor spots have been especially helpful for giving students clear directions on where to stand during activities, making transitions and movement much more organized. The mini speaker has made it easier to incorporate music into lessons and activities throughout the classroom. Finally, the laminator has allowed me to protect and reuse instructional materials, signs, and classroom resources.\r\nEach of these items has helped make my classroom more structured, positive, and exciting for my students. I am extremely grateful to the donors who helped make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1758899189394,"projectUrl":"project/dance-year-1/9648926/","projectTitle":"Dance Year 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lumpris-Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10222840"},{"teacherId":9904837,"projectId":9353298,"letterContent":"The scholars greatly appreciate the equipment you generously donated. Having enough equipment meant that students did not have to wait for their turn, which significantly reduced wait times and allowed them to spend more time actively participating in physical education classes. As a result, students were able to increase their activity levels, improve their skills, and make greater progress during class.\r\n\r\nYour generous support has made a meaningful difference in the students' physical education experience. They are very happy and grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1756073769046,"projectUrl":"project/jumpstart-our-hearts-building-fitness-w/9353298/","projectTitle":"Jumpstart Our Hearts: Building Fitness with Tech and Movement","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Saintil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904837_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753242027351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904837"},{"teacherId":9053566,"projectId":10155941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing \"Spine-Tingling Stories to Hook Reluctant Readers\" to life! Because of your generosity, our classroom library is now stocked with fast-paced, high-interest books like Goosebumps, Coraline, and popular titles by K.R. Alexander like The Collector and The Fear Zone. Finding stories that make kids actually want to read can be a challenge, but scary books and mystery thrillers are pure gold for hooking reluctant readers.\r\n\r\nInstead of fighting through dense text, my students get short, high-stakes chapters with cliffhangers that keep them turning pages. These stories give them an immediate entry point to practice essential reading skills—like making predictions, picking up on foreshadowing, and tracking character choices—without feeling overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nHaving these books available has made a genuine difference during independent reading time. Kids who used to sit back or disengage are now actively picking up books and sticking with them. Thank you for giving my students stories that build their reading stamina, confidence, and excitement every day!","fullyFundedDate":1773855762741,"projectUrl":"project/spinetingling-stories-to-hook-reluctant/10155941/","projectTitle":"Spine‑Tingling Stories to Hook Reluctant Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Newman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9053566_orig.png?crop=782,782,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695575048179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-newmans-classroom"},{"teacherId":9053566,"projectId":10155865,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our gym has transformed into a place where every student feels like part of a real team. The moment they saw the new basketballs, the mesh bags, and the bright sweatbands, the room lit up. Students rushed to pick up the multicolor balls, comparing their favorites and immediately organizing shooting games and passing drills. One of my quieter students—who often hangs back—put on a sweatband, grabbed a ball, and said, \"I feel like I'm actually on a team now.\" That small moment captured exactly what your support has made possible.\r\n\r\nWe've already put the new equipment to work during our confidence‑building warm‑ups and team‑based skill stations. Because we have enough basketballs for everyone, students no longer wait on the sidelines. They're practicing together, encouraging each other, and staying fully engaged from the moment class begins. The electric pump has been a game‑changer too; instead of stopping lessons to fix equipment, we keep the momentum going and make every minute count. The mesh bags help us move quickly between activities, keeping our space organized and our students focused.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has opened the door for deeper teamwork and stronger skill development. Our next steps include a student‑led mini‑tournament where they'll apply what they've been practicing—communication, resilience, and sportsmanship. These resources have given my students the confidence to push themselves, support one another, and see what they're capable of both on and off the court. Thank you for believing in them and helping create a space where they can grow.","fullyFundedDate":1778186064991,"projectUrl":"project/coaching-confidence-on-and-off-the-court/10155865/","projectTitle":"Coaching Confidence On and Off the Court","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Newman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9053566_orig.png?crop=782,782,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695575048179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-newmans-classroom"},{"teacherId":5657401,"projectId":9746179,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and supporting my students and our classroom with resources that will help with executive functioning skills.\r\nHaving color ink for our classroom printer allows for easy differentiation of materials.\r\nAlso, having colored, felt ink, pens, allow for easy, grading, and color coding of materials based on grouping and needs of student students. \r\n\r\nMany of our students have special needs and have difficulty sitting still in the classroom. Items such as wobble seats, allow those students to focus more on their academics than fidgeting and wiggling in the classroom.\r\nWith the celebration of black history month, the students were able to use the ABCs of black history to help with their projects.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1758899120928,"projectUrl":"project/executive-functioning/9746179/","projectTitle":"Executive Functioning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5657401_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533865150196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5657401"},{"teacherId":5657401,"projectId":9699830,"letterContent":"Having access to a classroom printer, copier and scanner in the classroom allows me the ability to differentiate assignments for my students. Teaching in a special education environment can present many challenges but it also provides many opportunities for creativity, individuality and enrichment in learning. Having a color printer allows me to color code assignments. Having access to a copier allows me to make those much needed extra copies when our friends misplace assignments. \r\nIt is because of donors like you that I am able to have these valuable resources and support my students.\r\nThank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757869446888,"projectUrl":"project/print-perfect/9699830/","projectTitle":"Print Perfect","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5657401_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533865150196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5657401"},{"teacherId":5657401,"projectId":9675960,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project to provide healthy snacks—and warm beanies and socks—for our students. Your kindness is helping ensure that every child in our classroom has the nourishment they need to stay focused and ready to learn throughout the day. Many of our students come from low-income households, and having access to healthy snacks at school makes a tremendous difference in their energy, concentration, and overall well-being.\r\n\r\nYour support is also helping us prepare students for the colder months by giving them warm essentials they may not otherwise have. A simple beanie or pair of socks can offer comfort, confidence, and security as they head to school each day. Thank you for investing in their health, comfort, and success. Your generosity truly impacts their daily lives, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757160572176,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-start/9675960/","projectTitle":"Healthy Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5657401_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533865150196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5657401"},{"teacherId":5657401,"projectId":9623531,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Your contribution is making it possible for us to celebrate student achievement in meaningful and inspiring ways. Because of you, our students can experience the joy of being recognized for their hard work, positive choices, and personal growth. These moments of celebration help build confidence, encourage perseverance, and create a classroom culture where every child feels valued and motivated.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is doing more than funding a project—it's strengthening the foundation of our learning community. The resources you've helped provide will allow students to see their progress in a joyful, memorable way, whether through small daily celebrations or larger milestone recognitions. Thank you for believing in our students and joining us in creating an environment where achievement is noticed, encouraged, and celebrated. 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