{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Church Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":120723,"projectId":10269974,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Lion King Jr. production. Your support helped bring the show to life for our 4th–6th grade performers in a truly special way.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students were able to wear a wide variety of costumes, including Kente skirts, colorful dresses, and bright shirts for the many characters in the show such as lions, hyenas, birds and other members of the Pride Lands. The costumes added excitement, creativity, and authenticity to the performance, helping our students feel confident and connected to their roles on stage.\r\nFor many of our students, participating in this production was an unforgettable experience. They worked hard learning lines, songs, choreography, and teamwork skills, and seeing themselves fully dressed in costume made the experience even more meaningful. Your kindness helped create memories that they will carry with them for years to come.\r\nThank you again for supporting the arts and investing in our students' creativity, confidence, and joy. We are truly grateful for your generosity and partnership in making our Lion King Jr. performance such a success.","fullyFundedDate":1778165225812,"projectUrl":"project/hear-them-roar/10269974/","projectTitle":"Hear Them Roar!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kennedy-Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp120723_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510794130797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskennedysprojects"},{"teacherId":8731937,"projectId":9760644,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my project! Your generosity allowed me to purchase much needed art supplies for our stage crew. Our students created every piece of scenery, and all the props used on stage. We use a lot of cardboard so, the MakeDo Safe Saws made an excellent addition to our supplies; they will be used for years to come! (Also the kids are obsessed with them). One of the elements created was an enormous giraffe puppet - several students worked together to maneuver it through the audience. Other students in the crew got to experience working lights and our sound board, which were purchased with previous donations.\r\n\r\nYour continued support of the arts at Church Street School is appreciated beyond words. With your help, we are able to put on bigger and better shows each year. Our production of \"The Lion King Jr.\" was the best one yet! Thank you, thank you...and HAKUNA MATATA!","fullyFundedDate":1768528364779,"projectUrl":"project/painting-the-pride-lands-art-supplies-f/9760644/","projectTitle":"Painting the Pride Lands: Art Supplies for Our Stage Crew","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Magurne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8731937_orig.jpg?crop=279,279,x11,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664562825691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8731937"},{"teacherId":120723,"projectId":10233845,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our production of The Lion King Jr. Your gift funded the costumes, sets, and props that brought the Pride Lands to life on our stage. We cannot thank you enough for helping us give our students this amazing opportunity.\r\n \r\nBecause of you, our students stepped into fully realized characters—from vibrant Savannah animals to the royal lions—with costumes that helped them perform with confidence and pride. The stage transformed into sweeping grasslands, a glowing sunrise, and Pride Rock, turning our auditorium into an immersive world for audiences of all ages. Handcrafted masks and detailed props deepened the storytelling and taught students valuable backstage skills in design and collaboration.\r\n\r\nWe are grateful for your belief in arts education and in our students. Thank you for helping them discover their voices and for making The Lion King JR. an unforgettable celebration of creativity, teamwork, and joy. Thank you for helping each and every one of our students \"Shine Like a Star!\"","fullyFundedDate":1777917808260,"projectUrl":"project/shine-like-a-star/10233845/","projectTitle":"Shine Like a Star!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kennedy-Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp120723_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510794130797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskennedysprojects"},{"teacherId":120723,"projectId":10157596,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our school project, \"Oh, I Just Can't Wait to Be on Stage!\" The students shined like true stars and so much of that is because of donors like you! Thank you for supporting our students and giving them this amazing opportunity to experience live theater! \r\nWith the various costume, set, and prop pieces that were included with this project, everyone had the chance to look the part! From lions to wildebeests to hyenas to zebras, all of the actors had a wonderful opportunity to shine. Parents, community members, teachers, families, and peers all commented on how amazing the show looked and how much joy it brought to everyone involved. \r\nWe cannot thank you enough for donating to help bring this production of \"The Lion King Jr.\" to life. Without you, we never would have been able to give them the full theater experience. The impact this show has had on our entire school community is immense. From the actors to the lighting and sound crew to the set design team to the audience members - the benefits from this program were felt in every corner of the building. \r\nThank you for giving our school and our students the opportunity to participate in such an amazing opportunity that would not have been the same without you. Thank you for truly making a difference for our kids!","fullyFundedDate":1774361463644,"projectUrl":"project/oh-i-just-cant-wait-to-be-on-stage/10157596/","projectTitle":"Oh, I Just Can't Wait to Be on Stage!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kennedy-Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp120723_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510794130797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskennedysprojects"},{"teacherId":120723,"projectId":9876548,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our schoolwide project, Center of Attention! The students and teachers in the building have benefitted greatly from this project and we cannot thank you enough!\r\nI have really enjoyed building engaging math centers for our students! Kids in grades K-6 have been able to work with the various games and activities created with these materials. We have used the lamination sheets and dice to create exciting math fluency games and the baggies and plastic folders to organize group center activities. Students have improved in their addition, subtraction, multiplication, and fraction skills with the use of these new centers! \r\nThank you so much for caring for our students, providing them with these important resources and having such a great impact on their education. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity and for helping our students become the \"Center of Attention!\"","fullyFundedDate":1770642469541,"projectUrl":"project/center-of-attention/9876548/","projectTitle":"Center of Attention","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kennedy-Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp120723_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510794130797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskennedysprojects"},{"teacherId":9457368,"projectId":9992901,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donations to add to my classroom. The students are so excited when they received new notebooks and supplies to use for the remainder of the year!\r\n\r\nMy students really enjoy the surprises and support they receive from generous people on the Donors Choose platform. We really need this to continue with limited budgets and supplies available.\r\n\r\nMy school benefits from the donations of basic supplies and materials needed for daily school learning. We are really appreciate the love that is sent our way!","fullyFundedDate":1778207174333,"projectUrl":"project/a-great-first-grade-2026/9992901/","projectTitle":"A Great First Grade 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perlroth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9457368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743344446021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9457368"},{"teacherId":8855453,"projectId":9747963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation! I am new to kindergarten and I was in need of purposeful play items and STEM activities. Now, my students are able to have a broader imagination! I have seen students building bridges, houses and parking garages. Due to these new play sets, some of them now want to be dentists and vets! I am also seeing more students working together and sharing. This donation has made a difference in my classroom environment. After putting effort into their learning, my students are so excited to be able to show their creativity through these activities. My students and I appreciate your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1759282247967,"projectUrl":"project/building-creativity-and-problem-solving/9747963/","projectTitle":"Building Creativity and Problem Solving Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8855453_orig.jpg?crop=1078,1078,x655,y1370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758758399817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855453"},{"teacherId":8855453,"projectId":9972981,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these tables to our classroom! These tables have made such a difference! My students are able to collaborate more than ever, and we have space for our new students! My 5 year old students are adamant on keeping these tables clean. They're even holding each other accountable and showing more responsibility for our classroom supplies! Center rotations, working in partners and group projects were all made easier and more organized because of the new tables. Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1772116117105,"projectUrl":"project/more-friends-more-tables-more-learning/9972981/","projectTitle":"More Friends, More Tables, More Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8855453_orig.jpg?crop=1078,1078,x655,y1370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758758399817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855453"},{"teacherId":8855453,"projectId":9324069,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Because of your donations, my students now have flexible seating options that will make a huge difference in their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nMy students learn best when they are comfortable and able to move in ways that help them focus. These new seating choices will give my students a more engaging, supportive, and positive classroom environment where they can do their best learning. My students are so excited to use their new seating, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities you are helping provide for them each day. Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1746785314090,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-success-empowering-learning-t/9324069/","projectTitle":"Seats for Success: Empowering Learning Through Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8855453_orig.jpg?crop=1078,1078,x655,y1370&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758758399817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855453"},{"teacherId":594092,"projectId":9888587,"letterContent":"Because of your kindness and support, our kindergarten classroom now has an iPad that is already making a meaningful difference in the way our students learn and explore the world. Your generosity has opened new doors for our young learners, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\nIn kindergarten, curiosity is everywhere. The iPad has quickly become a powerful learning tool that helps our students practice early literacy, build math skills, explore creativity, and strengthen problem-solving abilities through interactive educational apps. Many of our students are just beginning their academic journeys, and having access to technology helps make learning engaging, hands-on, and accessible for every child.\r\nWith the iPad, students can listen to stories, practice letter sounds, trace numbers and shapes, and even create their own drawings and simple digital projects. For some of our learners who benefit from visual or audio support, the iPad provides tools that help them participate more confidently and independently.\r\nYour generosity has not just provided a device—it has provided opportunities. Our students are building skills that will support them throughout their education, while developing excitement and confidence about learning.\r\nOn behalf of our entire classroom, thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your support truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1763580260082,"projectUrl":"project/ilearn-icreate-igrow/9888587/","projectTitle":"iLearn, iCreate, iGrow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hayward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp594092_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575401506445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/594092"},{"teacherId":120723,"projectId":9721755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to Keep the Math Rollin'! The students, our teachers, and our school community have greatly benefitted from this project! These materials have presented so many opportunities for great math learning.\r\nStudents and teachers have loved using the many different types of dice that this project provided! They have enjoyed playing centers games, engaging in partner learning, and practicing skills all on their own - all while having fun! Dice provide countless opportunities to practice skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, probability, fractions, and so much more! Furthermore, dice give students experience with turn-taking, sharing, playing games, working together, and many other important social skills. \r\nIn addition to dice, this project also included dry erase lined board for students to practice their number writing and formation as well as equation writing skills. Students have also LOVED the mini-multiplication charts! These are adorable and so portable! Kids have loved placing them in their notebooks to reference whenever they get stuck and need support in multiplication and division! \r\nThank you so much for providing materials to our school that we would otherwise have to go without. We are beyond grateful for all of the support you provide in helping our students grow and flourish every day! They are truly learning to love learning! With immense appreciation, we thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1758913775177,"projectUrl":"project/keep-the-math-rollin/9721755/","projectTitle":"Keep the Math Rollin'","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kennedy-Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp120723_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510794130797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskennedysprojects"},{"teacherId":8996283,"projectId":9400417,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you, sincerely, for your donations to my classroom. Many of the items that I requested were tools to help students meet their sensory needs so that they could better self regulate, and thus focus on their learning. These included wiggle cushions, sensory chewable necklace toys, various fidgets, and stress balls. These items have been incredibly impactful for my students. They know what is available to them and choose what works best for them individually.\r\n\r\nOn many occasion , when a student is having a tough time, they come to my room and reach for that object that might help them get back to right. Other times, students use these items preventatively, so they do not become upset. 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