{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clarkston Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8059575,"projectId":10051572,"letterContent":"Today, our classroom received the items for our Hydration Station project, and we are incredibly thankful for your generosity and support. Your kindness has brought so much excitement and encouragement to my students as we finish the school year strong.\r\n\r\nMy students work hard every single day, giving their best in reading, writing, and learning. The Hydration Station has become such a meaningful part of our classroom because it motivates students while also creating opportunities for hands-on learning and exploration. They have loved mixing flavors, measuring ingredients, and unlocking new items as they reach their academic goals.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students are able to celebrate their hard work in a fun and engaging way. The joy and excitement they felt when the supplies arrived today was truly special. This project continues to encourage curiosity, confidence, and ownership of learning while making our classroom a positive and rewarding environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting a project that turns hard work into discovery and learning into joy. Your generosity is helping our students stay motivated, engaged, and excited through the final days of the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1778287961776,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-with-purpose/10051572/","projectTitle":"Rewards with Purpose","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8059575_orig.jpg?crop=607,607,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631401184076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8059575"},{"teacherId":8059575,"projectId":10060724,"letterContent":"As our school year begins to come to a close, we want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your generous support of our classroom supplies. Your kindness has made such a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe colored paper, laminating sheets, markers, and labels have been incredibly helpful in keeping our reading stations engaging, organized, and exciting for students. These materials have allowed us to create hands-on learning experiences that encourage creativity, collaboration, and confidence in reading.\r\n\r\nMy students are enthusiastic, hardworking readers who come to class each day ready to learn, explore, and grow. Because of your generosity, they have been able to enjoy meaningful station activities in a space that feels welcoming, structured, and inspiring. The reusable materials, colorful resources, and organized stations have helped keep learning fun and effective all year long.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly helped our classroom continue to be a place where students feel motivated, successful, and proud of their progress. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and for believing in the power of literacy and education.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make this school year so special for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1771297884712,"projectUrl":"project/reading-stations-ready/10060724/","projectTitle":"Reading Stations Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8059575_orig.jpg?crop=607,607,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631401184076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8059575"},{"teacherId":8523799,"projectId":10093644,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Artist Trading Cards project for Big Art Day! Because of your generosity, our students were able to experience the excitement of creating, sharing, and celebrating art in a meaningful and engaging way.\r\n\r\nArtist Trading Cards gave students the opportunity to explore creativity on a small scale while still thinking like real artists. Students experimented with a variety of materials, techniques, colors, and designs to create miniature works of art that reflected their personalities and artistic ideas. The project encouraged imagination, problem-solving, and artistic confidence across all grade levels.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts of Big Art Day was the trading experience itself. Students proudly exchanged their artwork with classmates, learned to appreciate each other's creativity, and experienced the joy of participating in an artistic community. Many students commented that it felt like being part of a real art event or gallery exchange. The activity helped build collaboration, communication skills, and school-wide excitement about the arts.\r\n\r\nYour support also allowed students to use high-quality art materials that made the experience even more special. Having access to these supplies helped students take pride in their work and encouraged them to try new artistic techniques they may not otherwise have experienced.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project created lasting memories. Big Art Day became a celebration of creativity, connection, and self-expression for our entire school community. Our students felt valued, inspired, and empowered as young artists because of your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping make art experiences like this possible. Your generosity truly made a difference in our classroom and school.","fullyFundedDate":1771297880650,"projectUrl":"project/big-art-day-artist-trading-cards/10093644/","projectTitle":"Big Art Day-Artist Trading Cards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8523799_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719232476273","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8523799"},{"teacherId":6879003,"projectId":10029698,"letterContent":"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This has to be one of my all time favorite projects!! Students were absolutely blown away by their school shirts! These shirts meant so much to my students. Many of them have never had a school shirt before and this gave them a sense of pride, family and community. My students love being able to wear their shirts and know that someone is for them, believes in them and that at the end of the day no matter what they are a part of something greater than themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1774747095060,"projectUrl":"project/shirts-for-staar/10029698/","projectTitle":"Shirts for STAAR","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Craft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6879003_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574007750459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serenacraft"},{"teacherId":6879003,"projectId":9528556,"letterContent":"Thank you for taking the time to look at this project. I think it has helped students grow in their writing and word usage. I am planning on continuing to use these next year as we continue to strengthen students and their reading abilities. When students understand words they are able to apply them in various ways. Students who have understanding of the English language are better readers and have more fluidity while they are reading. Thank you for your continued support, my students and I are very thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1755542463605,"projectUrl":"project/writing-vocabulary-revamp/9528556/","projectTitle":"Writing & Vocabulary Revamp","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Craft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6879003_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574007750459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serenacraft"},{"teacherId":6879003,"projectId":9288554,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with essential supplies like binders, pencils, and other everyday materials. While these items may seem simple, they make a huge difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have what they need to stay organized, prepared, and ready to learn each day. There's no time lost searching for materials or worrying about not having the right tools—students can jump right into learning with confidence.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are used constantly and truly support everything we do in our classroom. Your kindness helps create a smooth, structured, and positive learning environment where all students can focus and succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and making a difference in both the big and small moments of our day.","fullyFundedDate":1746444812935,"projectUrl":"project/more-organization/9288554/","projectTitle":"More Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Craft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6879003_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574007750459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serenacraft"},{"teacherId":6879003,"projectId":9499518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with essential supplies like binders, pencils, and other everyday materials. While these items may seem simple, they make a huge difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have what they need to stay organized, prepared, and ready to learn each day. There's no time lost searching for materials or worrying about not having the right tools—students can jump right into learning with confidence.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are used constantly and truly support everything we do in our classroom. Your kindness helps create a smooth, structured, and positive learning environment where all students can focus and succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and making a difference in both the big and small moments of our day.","fullyFundedDate":1755695520722,"projectUrl":"project/student-engagement-practical-supplies/9499518/","projectTitle":"Student Engagement + Practical Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Craft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6879003_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574007750459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serenacraft"},{"teacherId":6879003,"projectId":10042101,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pop and Read project! Because of your generosity, my students have already been able to enjoy this experience three times this school year—and each time has been just as special as the first.\r\n\r\nPop and Read has quickly become something my students look forward to. It creates a fun, relaxed environment where they can enjoy reading, connect with one another, and build positive associations with books. Seeing their excitement and engagement during these moments has been truly rewarding.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped make reading feel like a celebration in our classroom, and we plan to continue using these materials many more times throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a lasting impact on my students and helping foster a love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1774892810090,"projectUrl":"project/pop-and-read/10042101/","projectTitle":"Pop and Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Craft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6879003_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574007750459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serenacraft"},{"teacherId":8059575,"projectId":9841068,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation that helped bring classroom book sets to our students. Your gift made a real difference.\r\n\r\nThese books—The Secret Garden, Seesaw Girl, Sylvia & Aki, Tia Lola Stories, Number the Stars, and more—are now in the hands of our 5th grade readers. With your support, every student in our classroom has access to high-quality literature that sparks curiosity, builds empathy, and strengthens reading skills.\r\n\r\nWhat your donation provided was multiple copies of award-winning titles that engage reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. Opportunities for meaningful discussions where students think critically and share perspectives Stories featuring diverse characters and cultures that help all students see themselves reflected in books\r\n\r\nFoundation for strong reading comprehension, vocabulary, and a lifelong love of reading\r\nYour investment in these book sets is an investment in our students' futures. We are grateful for your belief in the power of reading to transform young minds.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768784055029,"projectUrl":"project/pages-to-possibilities/9841068/","projectTitle":"Pages to Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8059575_orig.jpg?crop=607,607,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631401184076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8059575"},{"teacherId":10365344,"projectId":9938143,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our \"Silence the Distractions\" project. Since the headphones arrived, our classroom environment has been completely transformed. Before, when students worked on personalized learning programs or listened to audiobooks, the overlapping noise was a constant hurdle to concentration. Now, as soon as the headphones go on, you can almost feel the \"focus\" settle over the room. It has created a sanctuary for their independent work time.\r\n\r\nThe students were beyond excited to see the delivery! For many of them, having a high-quality, comfortable pair of headphones that is \"theirs\" to use in class makes them feel truly valued as learners. I've noticed a significant change in my students who struggle with sensory processing or are easily overstimulated; these headphones allow them to tune out the ambient classroom noise and engage deeply with their lessons. They are no longer frustrated by what their neighbor is doing, but are instead fully immersed in their own progress.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom goes far beyond just hardware. By providing these tools, you are teaching my students that their education matters to people outside our school walls. We are now able to use our digital curriculum to its full potential, ensuring every student can hear instructions clearly and work at their own pace. Thank you for making our classroom a quieter, more productive, and more inclusive place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1764698888951,"projectUrl":"project/silence-the-distractions-individual-hea/9938143/","projectTitle":"Silence the Distractions: Individual Headphones for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10365344"},{"teacherId":10270488,"projectId":9732817,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for your incredibly thoughtful and generous donation to our classroom! Because of you, my students now have their very own headphones and the excitement when they arrived was priceless.\r\n\r\nWe use the headphones daily for i-Ready, small-group instruction, and other digital learning activities, and they have truly been a game-changer. My students are able to focus, learn at their own pace, and fully engage without distractions. The classroom feels calmer, more intentional, and honestly... happier.\r\n\r\nFor my students, these headphones mean independence, confidence, and the ability to really dive into their learning. Seeing them put on their headphones, get settled, and take ownership of their work has been such a rewarding experience as a teacher. Something so simple has made such a BIG impact.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for choosing to support our classroom. Your generosity has created meaningful learning moments every single day, and we are beyond grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1758804077511,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-success/9732817/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Browning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10270488_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758395718982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10270488"},{"teacherId":8059575,"projectId":9930216,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom project. Because of you, my students are able to experience learning in ways that feel joyful, motivating, and memorable.\r\n\r\nMy students show up every day ready to learn, grow, and give their very best. As the weather turns colder, your kindness is helping us celebrate their hard work in a way that feels warm, comforting, and completely unexpected. The water warmer, hot chocolate cups, and popcorn maker are more than just supplies—they are tools for encouragement, connection, and celebration.\r\n\r\nNow, students can earn a special \"Warm-Up Reward,\" enjoy a cup of hot chocolate after reaching a goal, or celebrate a reading milestone with fresh popcorn. These moments spark excitement, build classroom community, and give students something positive to look forward to as they continue striving for success.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, everyday achievements are being turned into lasting memories. Thank you for bringing warmth—both literally and figuratively—into our classroom. 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