{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Charles R Drew Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6782681,"projectId":8478921,"letterContent":"This note is overdue but please know that your donation is making an impact in a whole new school year! My students last year and this year LOVE their \"teacher time\" with me. Some of the materials have truly engaged them just as I imagined it would! Whenever there is a schedule change, they get upset, and that tells me they love the time they spend with me at the small group table. \r\n\r\nOne of the greatest lessons I teach my first graders is how to care for materials and the impact it has on our Earth. When they learn that people in society care about their school and are willing to spend their \"dollars\" on us, it brings a smile to their face. It's also a great way to teach them about citizenship and what they can do one day when they get older. \r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your donations and I feel so blessed to still be able to use the resources I had then, even till this day. Whenever I open a draw with things purchased, it reminds me of you and the good faith \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1721926595209,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-and-elevating-readers-to-their/8478921/","projectTitle":"Engaging and Elevating Readers to their Next Level!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6782681_orig.jpg?crop=384,384,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763948427757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drew202"},{"teacherId":9931108,"projectId":9596525,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Special Education Resource Room, I want to extend my sincere appreciation for your generous donation that allowed us to purchase leveled National Geographic books for our students.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than you know. These texts offer our learners high-interest, visually engaging, and accessible nonfiction content that meets them right where they are. Because of your kindness, our students now have materials that spark curiosity, build confidence, and help them grow as readers at their own pace. It has already been incredible to see their excitement as they explore new topics, animals, environments, and real-world connections through these books.\r\n\r\nYour contribution directly impacts our classroom each and every day. Thank you for believing in our students, investing in their learning, and helping us create a resource room where every child feels valued and capable. We are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755461983831,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-a-better-tomorrow/9596525/","projectTitle":"Books for a Better Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lohman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9931108_orig.png?crop=369,369,x273,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740503197876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931108"},{"teacherId":9931108,"projectId":9594309,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your generous donation of National Geographic books to our special education classroom. Your kindness has made a big difference for my students, many of whom have limited opportunities to explore the world around them.\r\n\r\nThe books have quickly become some of their favorites! We read together as a class, and afterward, the students take Accelerated Reader (AR) quizzes to test their understanding. They've been so proud to earn points and collect small prizes for their hard work.\r\n\r\nIt's been incredible to see how excited they've become about reading, they ask every day if we can do AR time! Your gift has opened their eyes to new places, animals, and ideas, and it's helping them grow as confident, motivated readers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful donation and for helping my students experience the joy of learning through reading.","fullyFundedDate":1755461983677,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-growing-minds/9594309/","projectTitle":"Books for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lohman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9931108_orig.png?crop=369,369,x273,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740503197876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931108"},{"teacherId":9754268,"projectId":9269188,"letterContent":"The new books are helping my students strengthen their comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. We're working on identifying themes, understanding character motivations, and making text-to-self connections. The story also brings in topics like empathy, courage, and identity, which have sparked meaningful conversations among students. These books in particular are sparking engagement and interest in reading as they are being used in our grade level book club.\r\n\r\nWith the whisper phones, students are now more engaged in their reading—especially during independent reading time. These simple tools let them hear themselves clearly as they read, which helps improve fluency, pronunciation, and confidence without disturbing others. It's amazing to see how something so small can make such a big difference!","fullyFundedDate":1745702735012,"projectUrl":"project/whispers-words-and-wonders-fueling-4t/9269188/","projectTitle":"Whispers, Words, and Wonders: Fueling 4th Grade Book Joy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camaal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9754268_orig.jpg?crop=1157,1157,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726596600703","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9754268"},{"teacherId":8483033,"projectId":9358123,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fulfilling my request for the Magic Tree House and Flat Stanley book sets! These stories are the perfect fit for my students, and they've already brought so much excitement to our classroom. My students are eager to follow Jack and Annie on their adventures and join Stanley on his travels, all while building reading fluency, comprehension, and a love for chapter books.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided resources I specifically hoped to share with my students, and I'm grateful to see them so engaged and enthusiastic about reading. Thank you for helping make this possible and for supporting our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1747523793431,"projectUrl":"project/big-adventures-for-little-readers/9358123/","projectTitle":"Big Adventures for Little Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noyola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8483033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669230793668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8483033"},{"teacherId":8483033,"projectId":9280329,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and me, I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of fun pencils and erasers, a timer, clipboards, and pencil sharpeners. These supplies may seem small, but they have already had a big impact in our classroom. The pencils and erasers make everyday assignments more exciting, the timer helps us manage our activities efficiently, the clipboards give students the freedom to learn anywhere in the room, and the sharpeners ensure we're always ready to work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity supports both learning and joy, helping my students stay engaged and organized while making schoolwork feel special. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1746785731261,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-the-basics/9280329/","projectTitle":"Back To The Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noyola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8483033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669230793668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8483033"},{"teacherId":8483033,"projectId":9280969,"letterContent":"On behave of my 2nd grade class, this school year and for many years to come, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of the Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Medium Cubbies & Shelves Storage Unit. Your support has provided us with an essential resource that will help keep our classroom organized, functional, and welcoming for our students. \r\n\r\nThis storage unit is more than just furniture; it's a tool that helps our students develop independence, responsibility, and pride in their learning environment. With a place for everything, our classroom runs more smoothly, giving us more time to focus on what matters most: teaching and learning. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and their future. Your generosity makes a lasting difference, and we are truly grateful for your partnership in education.","fullyFundedDate":1746786255398,"projectUrl":"project/stations-made-easy/9280969/","projectTitle":"Stations Made Easy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noyola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8483033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669230793668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8483033"},{"teacherId":9931108,"projectId":9259356,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of classroom supplies to our special education classroom. Your gift of Kleenex, dry erase markers, a pencil sharpener, flash cards, paper and other supplies is making a meaningful difference in our daily teaching and learning.\r\n\r\nThese supplies help create an environment where our students can focus, participate, and thrive. Simple items like Kleenex and paper keep our classroom running smoothly, while dry erase markers and flash cards provide hands-on tools for engaging lessons. The pencil sharpener ensures that students are ready to write and practice new skills without interruption. Each of these contributions directly supports our efforts to provide individualized instruction and make learning accessible, effective, and fun for every student.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtfulness and generosity show a deep commitment to our classroom and our students. On behalf of our students and our teaching team, thank you for helping us create a supportive, well-equipped, and inspiring learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1747841702843,"projectUrl":"project/equip-our-future-donate-classroom-essen/9259356/","projectTitle":"Equip Our Future: Donate Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lohman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9931108_orig.png?crop=369,369,x273,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740503197876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931108"},{"teacherId":9931108,"projectId":9373921,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of leveled National Geographic books to our special education classroom. Your support is making a real difference in our students' lives, providing them with engaging, high-quality reading materials that meet their individual needs.\r\n\r\nThese books are more than just stories—they spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and make learning exciting. For our students, who often face unique challenges with reading, leveled texts like these give them the opportunity to practice at their own pace, build confidence, and develop essential literacy skills such as comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. Seeing students eagerly pick up these books, share what they've learned, and celebrate their reading accomplishments has been truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also allows our teachers to better tailor instruction, making lessons both meaningful and motivating. Beyond academic growth, these books help foster a love of learning and a sense of achievement that will stay with students for years to come.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our classroom, our students, and the entire school community, thank you for your thoughtfulness and commitment to supporting literacy. Your donation has a lasting impact, helping our students grow as confident readers and lifelong learners","fullyFundedDate":1753289057170,"projectUrl":"project/books-build-brains/9373921/","projectTitle":"Books Build Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lohman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9931108_orig.png?crop=369,369,x273,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740503197876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931108"},{"teacherId":9931108,"projectId":9282193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of leveled books to our classroom. Your gift has opened up a world of reading opportunities for our students, allowing them to practice at their own level and build confidence with every page.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students can explore new stories, develop critical reading skills, and experience the joy of learning in a way that meets their individual needs. Your generosity truly makes a difference in their education and growth. Our students now have the tools they need to grow as confident, independent readers and develop a lifelong love of books","fullyFundedDate":1747272542662,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-rock-ar/9282193/","projectTitle":"Books to Rock AR!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lohman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9931108_orig.png?crop=369,369,x273,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740503197876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931108"},{"teacherId":9931108,"projectId":9254227,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your donation has made it possible for our students to engage in phonemic games, which have a tremendous impact on their learning. These fun and interactive activities help strengthen their reading skills, build confidence, and make learning a joyful experience.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are able to develop foundational literacy skills in a way that is engaging, supportive, and tailored to their needs. We are truly grateful for your commitment to helping our children succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1744761233256,"projectUrl":"project/phonemic-and-phonics-fun/9254227/","projectTitle":"Phonemic and Phonics Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lohman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9931108_orig.png?crop=369,369,x273,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740503197876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931108"},{"teacherId":3319162,"projectId":9139358,"letterContent":"Now that we've completed our novel study of Holes by Louis Sachar, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your generous contribution. Your support gave each of my fifth graders the opportunity to have their own copy of the book—an experience that made a powerful difference in their learning.\r\n\r\n Throughout our reading, my students strengthened essential literacy skills such as making inferences, identifying theme, analyzing character development, and exploring cause and effect. It allowed them to read not just for plot, but for meaning—and they rose to the challenge beautifully.\r\n\r\n Beyond reading skills, Holes offered meaningful lessons about friendship, justice, consequences, and resilience. The students connected to the characters, reflected on their choices, and learned to see how the past and present can be woven together in storytelling and in life.\r\n\r\n Thanks to you, this wasn't just a book study—it was a transformative experience that brought my classroom together and sparked a genuine love for reading. 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