{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"College Gate Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":66.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2577145,"projectId":10229183,"letterContent":"This was an incredibly generous donation. We have always had a challenge with students wanting to create pieces of work for the hallway or for a classroom display because they did not know how to make \"those cool bubbly letters\". Thanks to your generosity this has changed. Now the students know that they can cut out presentation letters with the Cricut. This has helped allow students to be more successful and willing to try. These are what seems like small things but in the life of a child who is afraid to try or struggles these are invaluable.\r\n\r\nSince General Motors (GM) was a donor for this project my kids were ecstatic after figuring out who they were and what they did. This of course opened up a box of well what can we do with a Cricut since they do cool stuff. I sm not sure where this will end but I am so excited to see the outcomes.\r\n\r\nAlthough our materials arrived super late and we have not been able to finish our displays with cut out letters we have been able to do a few things. We have made stickers for water bottles for a jog - a thon. We have created a few shirts for people new to school to wear for spirit day. The sky is really the limit and this is all possible thanks to you and your generosity. Quyana!","fullyFundedDate":1778617599422,"projectUrl":"project/cricut-for-classroom-creativity-1/10229183/","projectTitle":"Cricut for Classroom Creativity 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Therriault","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2577145_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598245604934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2577145"},{"teacherId":9158833,"projectId":10443958,"letterContent":"This project will help us create a cleaner and healthier classroom environment for our students. With the new resources, students will learn the importance of keeping their classroom, personal belongings, and shared spaces clean to help reduce the spread of germs, bacteria, and viruses.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, they were excited to have tools that would help them take better care of their classroom and themselves. We will use these resources during our daily routines and health lessons, giving students opportunities to practice good hygiene and learn how their actions can protect their health and the health of others.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our classroom lessons, students will take an active role in keeping our learning environment clean and learning healthy habits they can use at school and at home. Our goal is to help students become more health-conscious and understand how to take good care of themselves and their belongings.","fullyFundedDate":1789582511274,"projectUrl":"project/cleaner-classroom-safe-from-virus/10443958/","projectTitle":"Cleaner Classroom, Safe from Virus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paasa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9158833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724126527043","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9158833"},{"teacherId":9158833,"projectId":10516576,"letterContent":"This project will have a meaningful impact on my students every day by ensuring they have access to snacks when they are hungry. For many students, having a nutritious snack can make a big difference in their ability to focus, participate, and stay engaged throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nWhen students have a full tummy, they are better able to concentrate on lessons, interact positively with their classmates, and feel comfortable and ready to learn. Providing snacks also helps create a caring and supportive classroom environment where students know that their basic needs are valued and cared for.\r\n\r\nThese snacks may seem like a small resource, but they can make a big difference in a student's day. By helping alleviate hunger, this project will allow my students to spend less time worrying about being hungry and more time learning, growing, and enjoying their school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1789329400983,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-hungry-tummy/10516576/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Hungry Tummy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paasa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9158833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724126527043","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9158833"},{"teacherId":2595183,"projectId":10180347,"letterContent":"This project will server K-5 students. All students have a WIN time. WIN is What I Need small groups. One of the many small groups reading. This 20 minute block of time goes by fast. \r\n This set of readers theater books grabs students attention and gives all students a purpose. They are reading aloud, listening to each other and having a great time. They come into class and get right to work. The stories are engaging and easy to complete in 20 minutes. \r\n Your donation will enhance the amazing things we are doing at school everyday.\r\n\r\nThank you so very much,\r\nMrs. Eads","fullyFundedDate":1778178196468,"projectUrl":"project/reading-aloud-with-my-friends-is-fun/10180347/","projectTitle":"Reading Aloud With My Friends Is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eads","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2595183_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y393&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732673826566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2595183"},{"teacherId":2577145,"projectId":10086026,"letterContent":"Let me first start by saying Quyana Tailuci. This in the Yup'ik language means Thank You So Very Much!!!! That though is not ever going to be enough to let you know how incredible your gift was. When the Typhoon hit and the students were evacuated they felt like everything was lost. I knew that NYO was a huge part of their culture and that they were just starting to get ready for the season when they had to leave it all. What would be a better start then to pick right up with it here.\r\n\r\nWe did this and it was probably the best season we have ever had. Not looking at placing in the state meet or even setting personal bests. We did these things but that is not what they remember or even still talk about. What is the most lasting impact are the memories and the pride. The students showed the \"City Kids, how we do it in the Village\" and the \"City Kids will show you are Village Games that our coach learned and taught us.\" It was incredible to be able to learn from each other and to be able to teach each other. They are still give each other High Fives, and play with each other at recess. What this really did was make what could have been a giant divide a non existent thing. They were all one team and \"No athlete left behind\". The bonds and friendships that have been formed go well beyond anything a shirt could do. These will last long after the shirt doesn't fit anymore.\r\n\r\nThe shirts however are almost worn out because they were all so proud of them that they wear them every week and even multiple times a week. Although the neon colors may be fading and the design may not be visible anymore on some shirts, that will not stop them from wearing them and always having a little piece of the village and home.","fullyFundedDate":1771001901067,"projectUrl":"project/typhoon-halong-unified-team-jnyo-shirts/10086026/","projectTitle":"Typhoon Halong Unified Team JNYO Shirts Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Therriault","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2577145_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598245604934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2577145"},{"teacherId":2244181,"projectId":10092336,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your support of our \"No More One Size Fits All\" seating project. In our library, we've noticed that many students struggle to stay focused in traditional chairs; they often ask to sit on the floor or compete over our limited supply of wobble stools. Thanks to your generosity, those struggles are a thing of the past.\r\n\r\nThe highlight of this project was watching my reading intervention group help unpack the boxes. Their eyes truly lit up with excitement! Since then, they choose the new seating every single session. I've also begun introducing the chairs to other classes to prepare for full-time use next year. It has been amazing to see the immediate impact: students are more comfortable, more engaged with our lessons, and require far fewer redirections. Thank you for helping us create a space where every student can learn comfortably.","fullyFundedDate":1776710333383,"projectUrl":"project/no-more-one-size-fits-all-seating/10092336/","projectTitle":"No More \"One Size Fits All\" Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henrie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2244181_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502297184113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2244181"},{"teacherId":2577145,"projectId":9811702,"letterContent":"This has been an incredible learning experience for my students. Not only have we developed 21st century skills but it turned out to be a service learning project as well. Of course none of this would have been possible with the generosity and support of amazing people like yourselves.\r\n\r\nWhen Typhoon Halong hit our coast and suddenly two full villages of people were left with nothing and their world was turned upside down instantly, I never once stopped to think about what the costs would be. My students and myself immediately started making toys for the evacuees in the course of less then two weeks running 24/7 we made over 350 of them (really we lost count after this). This of course exhausted our supply of filament and we didn't care but you were generous enough to resupply us.\r\n\r\nI say all this to let you know that in less then two weeks we got 92 kids and the first thing that they connected to was the toys they had received and seeing where they were made. This has led to some amazing connections and once in a life time opportunities. The students who received the earlier toys used our class to hang out when having a hard time. They have been earning additional prints, making their own 3D deigns and asking for items to be printed that they could give to someone else since someone gave them something. It was awesome learning about what they call different things versus what we call them. \r\n\r\nAlthough I never would have expected the amazing connections that have formed for a lifetime or the cross cultural (literally a village to the city) learning that has occurred, I would not have changed anything we have done. Who knew that with such a small gesture you were able to give students who wold never have been able to experience things like 3D Printing the chance to do so. All I can say is that you have made my students and my new kids live so much better. Everyone wants to say Quyana Tailuci (The Yup'ik Language for Thank You So Very Much) for this incredible opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1766042764669,"projectUrl":"project/filament-for-creating-fantastic-3d-creat/9811702/","projectTitle":"Filament For Creating Fantastic 3D Creations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Therriault","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2577145_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598245604934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2577145"},{"teacherId":2577145,"projectId":9486859,"letterContent":"So what do you do when you already have a great book series about twisted fairy tales and you need to get a totally new group of kids hooked on reading. Clearly you have to find a new way to do that. With your incredible generosity and support I was able to do just that with my students.\r\n\r\nSince we received two new book series from you, The Thirteenth Fairy series (I highly recommend reading this if you haven't and like twisted fairy tales) and the Reform School Series. First came the hook (pun intended as one character is related to Captain Hook) these books are about what happens to the villains, and the main character in this series is oh wait for it a boy. \"What are you for real?\" that was the hook I needed. Everyone was guessing what happened and what would happen next.\r\n\r\nSince these books were so incredible and since I had started an entire unit of fractured fairy tales with my other books I decided to add to it. This has become a passion project where the students are currently working on teaser movie trailers about each book. This will then be used to introduce the books to next years students. Not sure how I will top this but I am so incredibly grateful to be given a chance to expose my students to technology and an incredible set of two book series.\r\n\r\nWithout the generosity of incredible donors like you I would not have opportunities for my students to develop 21st century skills and to find a passion for reading more then graphic novels. Who knows you may have just helped to create the next author or movie director. Quyana Tailucci (Yup'ik the Native Language of our kids for Thank you very much).","fullyFundedDate":1764712978655,"projectUrl":"project/beloved-books-for-multiple-readers/9486859/","projectTitle":"Beloved Books For Multiple Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Therriault","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2577145_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598245604934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2577145"},{"teacherId":3430077,"projectId":9308580,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to help our project. Your contribution helped our Big and Little Buddy classrooms create their own designs for stickers and t-shirts. They gain so many valuable work skills that will definitely transfer to lifelong work skills. They were able to create a sellable product, but it took a lot of work. It was not easy, but they learned by trial and error. They learned very valuable skills and learned to persevere to create projects they were truly proud of. Thank you so much for supporting us.","fullyFundedDate":1746787242747,"projectUrl":"project/big-and-little-buddies-small-business-pa/9308580/","projectTitle":"Big and Little Buddies Small Business Part 3!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3430077"},{"teacherId":3430077,"projectId":9308521,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your wonderful contribution. It has really made a real impact at our school and in our classrooms. Our Little Buddies and Big Buddies business is coming together nicely. The students are so inspired, now we need to find the time to create all their wonderful projects. Thank you for setting up two classes of students for the most challenging and fun year of their schooling. They created long-lasting memories, strong peer connections, and life skills while buying a business and learning. Thank you for your help; none of this would have been possible without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746787141557,"projectUrl":"project/big-and-little-buddies-small-business-pa/9308521/","projectTitle":"Big and Little Buddies Small Business Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3430077"},{"teacherId":9308322,"projectId":9905380,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. These materials are amazing and have already been so helpful for my students. We are having so much fun. Our favorite new toy is the play kitchen. It took me staying late after work to set it up, but it was well worth it when my students came in the next morning. They could hardly wait until center time to go play. The buttons on the stove and cabinet doors make pretend cooking so much fun. The other toys have been a big hit as well. They love to practice their sorting skills on the play food. One student ran to the \"veterinary station\" the moment it was set up, put on a stethoscope, and began treating the little cat and dog for all sorts of ailments. Our new toys also give me the opportunity to keep some things on rotation, so there is always something new for my students to explore. They used to get restless at the end of center time, bored with our minimal toys. Not anymore! Now they don't want it to end. They are having such fun, they don't even realize how much they are learning! While they play, they are building so many foundational skills that will stick with them for the rest of their lives. Thank you so much for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1772052691441,"projectUrl":"project/playing-is-learning/9905380/","projectTitle":"Playing Is Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacqui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9308322"},{"teacherId":9179266,"projectId":9816500,"letterContent":"Saying \"thank you\" truly doesn't feel like enough. Because of your generosity, our Student Council was able to create an experience that brought so much joy and excitement to our entire school community. The smiles on our students' faces were unforgettable and a true reflection of the impact you made.\r\n\r\nWhat made this event even more special was the learning that came along with it. Students eagerly counted the eggs they purchased and calculated how many golden tickets they earned. Golden tickets gave them a chance to become \"Principal for the Day,\" while red tickets awarded invitations to a pizza party. The energy throughout the school was incredible—there was a constant buzz of excitement.\r\n\r\nOne particularly touching moment was when a member of our community purchased two eggs for every student, ensuring that no one was left out. It was an extraordinary act of kindness. Your generosity helped inspire that moment, and it's amazing to see how that spirit of giving spread.\r\n\r\nBeyond the fun, this experience gave our Student Council members valuable, real-world learning opportunities. They practiced organization, responsibility, money management, honesty, and customer service. It became so much more than just selling Spring Eggs—it was a meaningful lesson in teamwork, leadership, and community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and for helping make this experience so impactful. 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