{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Christenberry Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10113461,"projectId":9540353,"letterContent":"I want to send a heartfelt thank you to the anonymous donors who so generously provided snacks for my students. Although I may not know your names, please know that your kindness is felt every single day, and it has made a meaningful difference in our classroom community.\r\nIn third grade, our days are full of learning, growing, and working hard. We read chapter books, tackle multiplication, write stories, and practice being kind, responsible classmates. All of that learning takes a lot of energy! Because of your generosity, our students have access to snacks that help keep their bodies fueled and their minds focused. When a student reaches for a snack during the day, it's not just food; it's comfort, support, and reassurance that someone cares about them.\r\nFor many of my students, snacks make a real difference in how they feel and how well they are able to learn. A small hunger can easily become a big distraction, but thanks to you, my students can concentrate on their lessons. \r\nFrom the students' perspective, your donation has brought many smiles. They notice the snacks. They talk about them. They appreciate them. Some students have even said, \"Whoever gave us these snacks is really nice,\" or \"This helps me so much.\" Even without knowing who you are, your generosity has made an impression on young hearts and minds. You are teaching them an important lesson about kindness, generosity, and helping others.\r\nI hope you know how much your kindness is appreciated and how many young learners you have helped, one snack at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1761096230923,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-of-support/9540353/","projectTitle":"Snacks of Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aguilar Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10113461_orig.jpg?crop=171,171,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754413204773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10113461"},{"teacherId":10237869,"projectId":9675116,"letterContent":"The treats for my students have increased their attendance and helped build confidence in reading. They especially love the airheads, animal fidget, mini building blocks, friendship bracelets, and slime balls. Without your help this would not be possible. Our students don't have a ton of prizes to choose from. This project was a great way to help them want to learn and try. Thank you for helping my students get these cool treats. They always talk about choosing a cool prize for working hard and trying their best.","fullyFundedDate":1760749259393,"projectUrl":"project/treating-them-with-kindness/9675116/","projectTitle":"Treating Them With Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237869"},{"teacherId":6358237,"projectId":9703814,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your very generous donation going toward snack foods for my ELL class. It was put to good use on the very first day the snacks started to arrive. \r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to see the variety of the donation and are really enjoying the cereal packages especially and of course the rice crispy treats!\r\n\r\nThis donation will help wiith learning as everyone knows it is hard for students to learn when they are hungry so I thank you so very much for helping me make this classroom conducive for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1766183626733,"projectUrl":"project/loud-tummies-in-ell/9703814/","projectTitle":"Loud Tummies in ELL!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6358237"},{"teacherId":4976428,"projectId":9544794,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my 5th grade students at Christenberry Elementary School. Your support made it possible for us to purchase binders and dividers that have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, students are learning how to effectively manage and organize their work. They have created personal writing portfolios that allow them to reflect on their progress and clearly see their growth over time. In addition, students have developed working portfolios where they select specific pieces of work, document their involvement in school and community events, and store important documents.\r\n\r\nThese organizational and self-reflection skills are essential and will be incredibly valuable as students transition into middle school and continue developing habits that will benefit them well beyond their school years, including in their future careers.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your generosity has had a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758900736059,"projectUrl":"project/binding-together-for-success/9544794/","projectTitle":"“Binding” Together for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4976428_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754467944950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4976428"},{"teacherId":1879549,"projectId":9593829,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my STEM project. Your contribution has given my students the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning that encourages curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. With these materials, students are able to design, build, test, and problem-solve in ways that deepen their understanding and excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create meaningful learning experiences where students can collaborate, take risks, and see themselves as capable scientists and engineers. I am truly grateful for your investment in my classroom and for helping spark a love of STEM that will continue to grow long after this project is complete.","fullyFundedDate":1764789185967,"projectUrl":"project/stem-success-in-third/9593829/","projectTitle":"Stem Success in Third","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mathewson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1879549_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588770249981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mathewson"},{"teacherId":1879549,"projectId":9687195,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Your donation has provided our students with hands-on tools that allow them to explore, experiment, and think critically as they learn. These materials help turn curiosity into meaningful learning experiences and make abstract concepts come alive in the classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, students are able to collaborate, problem-solve, and build confidence as young scientists and engineers. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and in the future of our learners. Your support is helping inspire creativity, innovation, and a love of learning that will last far beyond this project.","fullyFundedDate":1758900738061,"projectUrl":"project/innovation-station/9687195/","projectTitle":"Innovation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mathewson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1879549_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588770249981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mathewson"},{"teacherId":1879549,"projectId":9540351,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students loved feeling seen and supported! The snacks helped them fuel up for a day of learning and growing! Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day. For many children, a simple snack makes a meaningful difference in their ability to concentrate and participate fully in class.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and in the well-being of our students. Your generosity shows our students that there are people in the community who care about their success, and that message is just as important as the supplies themselves. Thank you for helping create a supportive and nurturing learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1755414961873,"projectUrl":"project/super-snacks-for-super-learners/9540351/","projectTitle":"Super Snacks for Super Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mathewson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1879549_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588770249981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mathewson"},{"teacherId":10235788,"projectId":9671046,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the donations so that I could set up a calming space in my classroom. The aquarium is a huge hit with my kiddos and i have since bought one more and my district provided me with another. It really helps to redirect them and calm them when they are overstimulated or dysregulated. The bean bags give them a space to relax and regroup when they need to. The bean bags are very big also which helps them to sink into. My students are utilizing the calming space so much more now that we have all of these items. We are having less meltdowns and more calm times where they can take a break and get themselves together. It has also improved their academics because they are better able to focus after they regulate themselves. I could not have accomplished all of this without your help. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1757294955131,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-a-break/9671046/","projectTitle":"We Need a Break!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10235788"},{"teacherId":3962925,"projectId":9683169,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution that brought Snap Circuits to our classroom. Your support has sparked curiosity, creativity, and engagement in my students. These new resources have transformed our science and engineering lessons, turning abstract concepts into hands-on discoveries that my students can see, touch, and understand.\r\n\r\nWe began using the Snap Circuits kits as part of our unit on programming. The working models had us lighting up bulbs, powering fans, and completing circuits using the directions in the kits. We designed a circuit that could both flash a light and produce sound. Watching them ask, imagine, plan, create, test, and improve their circuits was incredibly rewarding. One group of students figured out how to add a switch to their circuit so they could control the light—something they hadn't been explicitly taught yet. This scaffolds right into the concepts of binary programming, and expands into block programming later in the school year. Students started sharing ideas with other groups immediately.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on my students' learning experience. You've opened doors to exploration, discovery, and confidence-building. My students now see themselves as young engineers and inventors, and that spark of curiosity you helped ignite will continue to grow. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in their potential and for supporting our classroom's journey toward hands-on, inquiry-based learning. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and excited to share all that we continue to build—both in circuits and in curiosity—thanks to you.","fullyFundedDate":1758854742658,"projectUrl":"project/snap-circuits-spark-new-learning/9683169/","projectTitle":"Snap Circuits Spark New Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3962925_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475254963122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3962925"},{"teacherId":4635116,"projectId":9035534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our first-grade classroom! Your support has helped us fill our treasure box with exciting rewards that motivate and encourage our young learners every day.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and commitment to our classroom community. Your generosity reminds our students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nYour donation does more than fill a treasure box—it helps create moments of celebration that our students will remember. Thank you for investing in their growth, their happiness, and their learning journey.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746467048998,"projectUrl":"project/treating-them-with-treasure/9035534/","projectTitle":"Treating Them with Treasure!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4635116_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502628801065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tandrews406"},{"teacherId":7763829,"projectId":9402831,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. Every student has a folder for every subject and their desks are so organized! The red \"Ketchup\" folder is for unfinished work. The yellow take-home folder matches my room theme of yellow for bees. The blue folder is for science and social studies materials and the green is for ELA materials.\r\n Keeping track of books and papers at the age of seven is a daunting task for many children, especially if they do not have a good model of organization at home, so giving students tools and clear expectations is necessary for success. Again, thank you for supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1753891492596,"projectUrl":"project/fantastic-folders/9402831/","projectTitle":"Fantastic Folders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7763829_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617229889369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7763829"},{"teacherId":9236786,"projectId":9074262,"letterContent":"Our preschool classroom is incredibly thankful and grateful for your generous donation that allowed us to purchase beautiful woven baskets for organizing our classroom materials. These baskets have made such a positive difference in how we keep our learning space neat and accessible for the children. Having well-organized materials helps the little ones find what they need quickly and encourages independence during their activities.\r\n\r\nWe especially appreciate how sturdy and durable these woven baskets are compared to the old ones. The previous plastic bins would often break or wear out quickly, which made it challenging to keep things tidy. Now, with these new baskets, we feel confident that our classroom materials are safe and well cared for. It truly enhances the overall learning environment and makes clean-up time easier for both teachers and students.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom in this meaningful way. Your kindness directly impacts the daily experiences of our preschoolers, helping them learn and grow in a welcoming and organized space. 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