{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Claymont Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10310126,"projectId":9843703,"letterContent":"Please know how grateful we are for your kindness and generosity.\r\nThank you so much for all the supplies! My students were so excited to use them, especially the books. They loved reading and talking about engineering, art, math, new places, our feelings and fears, Día de los Muertos, and many other topics. They often shared comments like, \"This book is my favorite!\" and \"Can we read this one again?\"\r\nThe supplies were used often during our math lessons, giving students hands-on opportunities to practice and learn. Because of your generosity, I am proud to share that so far 95% of my class showed growth in mathematics. Having extra materials to explore, practice, and engage with made a meaningful difference in their learning.\r\nThe tiles and games also helped us during indoor recess, making that transition more enjoyable and keeping students engaged, cooperative, and happy. My students looked forward to these moments and continued learning even during unstructured time.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting their academic and emotional growth.","fullyFundedDate":1760910295173,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-is-a-bridge-from-misery-to-hop/9843703/","projectTitle":"“Literacy is a Bridge from Misery to Hope”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310126"},{"teacherId":10309609,"projectId":9820637,"letterContent":"\"Changing the World One Phoneme at a Time\" is in full swing in my reading specialist classroom! With our word work trays and mirrors, students are learning how to correctly pronounce the 44 phonemes and sound and blend words! \r\n\r\nMy small groups of students were so excited to use the new resources. They love using the word work trays to manipulate sounds to spell new words and practice words we have previously learned to build their word reading fluency. The materials are easy to use and store in order to maximize our small group intervention time. \r\n\r\nWe will continue to build our phonemic awareness and phonics skills using these resources for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1760325981740,"projectUrl":"project/changing-the-world-one-phoneme-at-a-time/9820637/","projectTitle":"Changing the World One Phoneme at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gioffre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10309609"},{"teacherId":10322853,"projectId":9846711,"letterContent":"I am so appreciative of this donation of the books and materials for my project! My students have been able to learn from the books and have been very engaged in each session. \"There Was An Old Woman Who Swallowed\" series has been a huge hit with all of my kiddos and we have been using laminated manipulative to go with each story! We've had the winter-themed ones in our room, and they get so excited to reach each book, some of the kids are even starting to want to be the one to turn the pages! This series, and all the other books, have opened my kid's minds to be more excited about books and has increased their engagement with new, fun stories!","fullyFundedDate":1760932158301,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-literate/9846711/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Literate!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sydney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10322853"},{"teacherId":7655233,"projectId":9840126,"letterContent":"These resources have had a powerful impact on literacy instruction in my classroom. They are helping to strengthen my students' foundational skills in a fun and engaging way. The materials are working perfectly for small group instruction and are allowing me to easily differentiate for varying skill levels. Students are excited to use these new tools every day. I have observed increased confidence, participation, and joy as students are practicing and mastering early reading skills. The positive student reactions and sustained excitement show just how meaningful these materials are for improving my classroom learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1760910897592,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-through-hands-on-learn/9840126/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy Through Hands-On Learning in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7655233"},{"teacherId":5792520,"projectId":9826636,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. It has had an incredible impact on our school community. I teach students from kindergarten through 5th grade and these materials have had an impact at all grade levels.\r\n Our K-3rd grade students have been reading the books that we have received and adding their own compositions to accompany the books with the classroom instruments that we received. They were so excited to see brand new rhythm sticks and to use finger cymbals for the first time.\r\nIn addition, these instruments have been added to our upper grade levels that are working on composing lyrics and music in separate activities in the classroom. They were amazed and grateful to have another Orff instrument in the class to play and compose with. This means that each students gets more turns to play when we use those instruments.\r\nIn the future, I am hoping to plan an unit in which our older students combine a reading excerpt for Black History month with a composition using our new instruments and a couple of the books that we now have in our music classroom library. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760532775748,"projectUrl":"project/making-connections-between-music-and-lit/9826636/","projectTitle":"Making Connections Between Music and Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5792520_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535419289028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5792520"},{"teacherId":7394692,"projectId":9816087,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting \"Readers Are Leaders\"!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for funding our Readers Are Leaders project. Your generosity provided essential literacy materials that will strengthen our small-group reading instruction and gave us a cozy, inviting reading corner that our students already love. These resources help build confidence, fluency, and a true joy for reading. Because of your support, my students have access to tools that make a measurable difference in their growth every single day. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment to helping our young readers succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1760302834969,"projectUrl":"project/readers-are-leaders/9816087/","projectTitle":"Readers are Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7394692_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690388922675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessicalpierce"},{"teacherId":6183452,"projectId":9817529,"letterContent":"These supplies have made a huge difference in our daily routines. Students can now focus on learning instead of worrying about not having what they need. Whether they're illustrating a science concept, drafting a story, or solving math problems, they have the tools to do it confidently. Having these materials readily available also helps our classroom stay calm and efficient — a big help for my gifted learners and those who thrive in a well-organized, structured space.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using many of these supplies to create student-led projects that showcase creativity and critical thinking. From building models to designing posters and journals, these materials are fueling engagement and independence every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the simple but powerful gift of being prepared. Your generosity has filled our classroom with possibility — and plenty of bright smiles!","fullyFundedDate":1761916869382,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-classroom-organized-and-moti/9817529/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Classroom Organized and Motivated!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rybak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6183452_orig.jpg?crop=1120,1120,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747404488431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-komp"},{"teacherId":6183452,"projectId":9815733,"letterContent":"These materials have completely transformed our classroom reading area into a calm, inviting space where students truly want to read. Even my most reluctant readers are spending more time exploring new genres, and my avid readers are diving deeper into series they love. The flexible seating helps all students find a comfortable way to focus, and the organized baskets keep our library neat and accessible.\r\n\r\nNext, we're starting a \"Book Nook Buddies\" program, where students will recommend books to each other and record short reflections about what they've read. This cozy space will continue to grow with our readers — not just as a reading corner, but as a community of learners who share a love of stories.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, reading time has become one of the most joyful parts of our day. Thank you for helping us create a place where imagination, comfort, and curiosity come together!","fullyFundedDate":1760299322509,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-book-nook/9815733/","projectTitle":"Building a Book Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rybak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6183452_orig.jpg?crop=1120,1120,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747404488431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-komp"},{"teacherId":6183452,"projectId":9703386,"letterContent":"When our new indoor recess games arrived, the excitement in the room was contagious! My students couldn't wait to explore each new game, from strategy puzzles to fast-paced team challenges. We turned our first \"rainy day recess\" into a celebration — students formed small groups, read directions together, and got right to playing.\r\n\r\nIt was incredible to watch the teamwork unfold. One group worked together to solve a tricky stacking game, cheering each other on when the tower finally balanced. Another group dove into a creative card game, coming up with their own variations and sharing strategies. Even my quieter students found a place to shine — helping their classmates understand rules or taking on leadership roles within their groups.\r\n\r\nThese games have transformed our indoor recess time from just \"free time\" into a space for connection, creativity, and collaboration. They've also provided meaningful social-emotional practice — students are learning patience, sportsmanship, and how to handle wins and losses gracefully.\r\n\r\nThe next step for our class is to incorporate some of these games into team-building Fridays, where we'll rotate through activities that promote communication and problem-solving. My students are already brainstorming ways to design their own classroom games inspired by what they've played — combining creativity, math, and logic in the process!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, indoor recess is no longer just an alternative — it's an opportunity for growth, laughter, and teamwork. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where learning and joy go hand in hand!","fullyFundedDate":1758213049713,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-games-for-bright-minds/9703386/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess Games for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rybak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6183452_orig.jpg?crop=1120,1120,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747404488431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-komp"},{"teacherId":6183452,"projectId":9703415,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with these essential Amazon Basics items! The plates, bowls, and vacuum have made a big difference in helping us keep our space clean, organized, and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity allows us to focus more on our projects and less on the mess. These everyday items have truly helped create a more comfortable and welcoming environment for my students.\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your kindness and for helping make our classroom a better place to learn and grow each day!","fullyFundedDate":1758811384686,"projectUrl":"project/amazon-basics-for-a-clean-and-safe-learn/9703415/","projectTitle":"Amazon Basics for a Clean and Safe Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rybak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6183452_orig.jpg?crop=1120,1120,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747404488431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-komp"},{"teacherId":6183452,"projectId":9459409,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our small group project! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. With your help, my students now have the tools they need to work together, share ideas, and learn in a more personalized way.\r\n\r\nIt's incredible to see how engaged and confident they feel when working in small groups — collaborating, problem-solving, and encouraging one another. These materials are helping create a supportive and inspiring environment where every student can thrive.\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom community. You've helped bring big learning moments to life for a small group of eager minds!","fullyFundedDate":1756586039643,"projectUrl":"project/a-table-for-thinkers-supporting-small-g/9459409/","projectTitle":"A Table for Thinkers: Supporting Small Group Learning & Collaboration","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rybak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6183452_orig.jpg?crop=1120,1120,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747404488431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-komp"},{"teacherId":7716188,"projectId":9314347,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous support in providing center-based activities for my second-grade students. Your contribution has made a tremendous impact on our classroom learning environment and on my students' growth as independent, confident learners.\r\n\r\nSince introducing the new materials and activities, I've seen remarkable progress in how students approach their work. They have become much more successful at following directions, managing their time, and working independently. During our math, reading, and science centers, students eagerly rotate through each activity, collaborating when needed and showing great pride in completing their tasks on their own.\r\n\r\nThese centers have not only strengthened their academic skills but also built their confidence and responsibility as learners. It's inspiring to see them so engaged and motivated to explore new concepts in hands-on, meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for making this possible. 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