{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Copeland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9821533,"projectId":10235845,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom project. Your donation made a meaningful difference for our students, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the new materials and color printer arrived, the excitement in the classroom was immediate. Students eagerly gathered around as we unpacked the supplies, asking questions and sharing ideas about how they could use them. Seeing their enthusiasm reminded us how much access to quality resources can inspire creativity and engagement.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe color printer has quickly become one of the students' favorite additions to our classroom. They were thrilled to print colorful images, labels, and decorations to personalize their own learning spaces. Students took great pride in creating and decorating their spots, choosing designs and visuals that reflected their interests and personalities. The ability to print in color brought their ideas to life in a way that was not possible before.\r\n\r\nThe new materials have also encouraged greater student ownership of the classroom environment. Students feel a stronger connection to their learning spaces because they helped design and decorate them. This sense of pride has contributed to a more welcoming, positive, and engaging classroom atmosphere.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than just supplies—it has given our students opportunities to express themselves, build confidence, and take ownership of their learning environment. Thank you for helping create a classroom where students feel valued, inspired, and excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1778222450448,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-spot-of-belongings/10235845/","projectTitle":"A Little Spot Of Belongings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beacham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9821533"},{"teacherId":9447436,"projectId":10223329,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing new science and math materials to our kindergarten classroom. Your support has truly transformed our daily learning environment.\r\nOur students are absolutely thriving with these new resources. They deeply enjoy using the 3D life views, which have sparked their imaginations to create beautiful pictures and write creative sentences.\r\nIn math, the magnetic ten-frame boards have become an essential tool for learning addition and subtraction. The students love holding their boards up high to show off their work, proud that their counters stay perfectly in place. As their teacher, this has brought me immense joy—we no longer have counters scattered across the desks and floors!\r\nDuring our learning centers, the dominoes and dice have become instant favorites. Furthermore, having access to these diverse materials allows me to differentiate my instruction effectively, ensuring that every individual student's learning needs are met.\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and making a lasting impact on these young learners. Your kindness has made our classroom a more joyful, organized, and effective place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1778222448719,"projectUrl":"project/a-100-days-of-cool-learning/10223329/","projectTitle":"A 100 Days of Cool Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Samonski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9447436_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707499002007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9447436"},{"teacherId":6875782,"projectId":10159348,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our entire classroom community, thank you for supporting our DonorsChoose project, **\"Turning Pages, Changing Futures.\"** Your generosity has done far more than provide books—it has opened doors to imagination, discovery, and endless possibilities for our young readers.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students now have access to engaging, high-interest books that reflect their experiences, spark curiosity, and encourage them to explore new perspectives. In an urban school setting, having access to quality reading materials can make a tremendous difference in a child's educational journey. Your donation has helped ensure that every student has the opportunity to see themselves as readers and lifelong learners.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in our classroom has been incredible. Students eagerly browse our new collection, recommend books to their classmates, and celebrate their reading accomplishments with newfound confidence. Reluctant readers are becoming more engaged, while avid readers are discovering new genres and authors to enjoy. These books have transformed reading from a task into an adventure.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, you have helped our students understand that there are people beyond the walls of our school who believe in them and are invested in their success. Your support sends a powerful message: Their dreams matter, their education matters, and their futures are worth investing in.","fullyFundedDate":1773840997430,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-changing-futures/10159348/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Changing Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6875782_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769482286257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6875782"},{"teacherId":6875782,"projectId":9693885,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to valuable resources that help them grow academically, socially, and emotionally.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students were incredibly excited when the materials arrived, and their enthusiasm for learning has grown as they use these new resources. Many of my students benefit greatly from hands-on and engaging materials, and your support has helped create an environment where they feel motivated and confident to learn.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, my students are able to explore new ideas, build important skills, and develop a love for reading and learning. Watching their faces light up as they engage with the materials reminds me how powerful community support can be for young learners.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have not only provided supplies for our classroom but have also shown my students that there are people who care deeply about their education and their future. That message alone is incredibly powerful.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire classroom community, thank you for believing in our work and investing in our learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1767227571381,"projectUrl":"project/squeaky-clean/9693885/","projectTitle":"Squeaky Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6875782_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769482286257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6875782"},{"teacherId":9821533,"projectId":9563464,"letterContent":"As a teacher, I try to encourage my students to be creative explore. I truly believe that having materials the students' can use hands-on provides them with a better opportunity to learn . The students were so excited when the saw all the materials. The students enjoy learning, however, they were overjoyed to create new words and discover ways to stay organized.\r\n\r\nWe are learning many new things and able to show our math work by using our new ten frames. I find when the students can use most or all of their senses to learn, it gives them a better understanding of what we are learning. Our next project will be sunlight and growing. They will be able to experience hands on learning as well as meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful my project was funded and that my students was provided with materials that encourages learning and curiosity. Thank you Thank You!!","fullyFundedDate":1765939321676,"projectUrl":"project/the-night-before-kindergarten/9563464/","projectTitle":"The Night Before Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beacham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9821533"},{"teacherId":5889886,"projectId":10024729,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our \"Warm Hearts, Full Bellies\" Donors Choose project. Your kindness has made a truly meaningful difference in the lives of our youngest learners — and I want you to know exactly how.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, students who visit the library now have access to healthy snacks that fuel their minds and bodies. What I have witnessed since implementing this project has been remarkable. Students who previously had difficulty sitting through a read-aloud or focusing during research activities are now more engaged and present. The simple act of providing nourishment has created a calmer, more welcoming library environment where children feel cared for and valued.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, and from every student who sat down in our library, had a snack, picked up a book, and learned something new.","fullyFundedDate":1768668891787,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hearts-full-bellies/10024729/","projectTitle":"Warm Hearts, Full Bellies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wiley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5889886_orig.jpg?crop=2329,2329,x212,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588600977520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5889886"},{"teacherId":4297502,"projectId":10023160,"letterContent":"It is with great gratitude and appreciation that I submit this impact letter to you for your kindness and willingness to give, toward \"Providing Warmth, Care, and Hunger for Our Young Learners!\" With the awesome supplies, I was able to supply my students breakfast when they come to school, hungry, snacks when they need fuel to get through the rest of the school day and hygiene products to help them feel good about themselves as well as hats and gloves and underclothes to keep them warm through this bitterly cold winter season.\r\n\r\nStudents are proudly wearing the hats and gloves and taking advantage of knowing there are breakfast items and snacks if they feel hungry and I have witnessed the incredible impact of your generosity. This was greatly appreciated by students and families alike and filled a need especially this year. \r\nThank you for your kind and generous donations! We are very appreciative!!\"\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Hundley","fullyFundedDate":1768642786616,"projectUrl":"project/providing-warmth-care-and-hunger-for-o/10023160/","projectTitle":"Providing Warmth, Care, and Hunger for Our Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hundley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4297502_orig.jpg?crop=1699,1699,x93,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606857132798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4297502"},{"teacherId":2302576,"projectId":10021178,"letterContent":"Thank you for your very generous donations. My class and I want to let you know how much all of the items mean to us. \r\nThe gloves and hats are very helpful, especially with the cold weather and snow that we are experiencing. They keep us warm!\r\nWe appreciate the breakfast foods, too. Sometimes, students arrive to school late, and have not had the chance to eat breakfast. I am now able to offer them a choice of foods to eat in the classroom. The water and snacks are also loved by the students. It allows me to give them a snack in the afternoon, as well as a bottle of water when needed.\r\nWe all truly thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768613790787,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-hunger/10021178/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care, and Hunger","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Epifan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-epifan"},{"teacherId":9821533,"projectId":9692357,"letterContent":"As a teacher, I try to encourage my students to explore. I truly believe that having materials the student can touch and discover. The students were so excited when the saw all the materials. The students enjoy learning, however, they were overjoyed to be able to explore in our discovery area. \r\n We are learning about living and nonliving things. The students used the magnifying glasses to determine what is real and fake. I find when the students can use most or all of their senses to learn, it gives them a better understanding of what we are learning. Our next project will be push and pull. They will be able to experience hands on learning as well as meaningful learning experiences. \r\n I am so grateful my project was funded and that my students was provided with materials that encourages learning and curiosity. Thank you Thank You!!","fullyFundedDate":1757867054682,"projectUrl":"project/i-can-be-a-science-detective/9692357/","projectTitle":"I Can Be a Science Detective!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beacham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9821533"},{"teacherId":5889886,"projectId":9582396,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support through DonorsChoose, I have been able to access Education Week (EdWeek)—a powerful professional resource that provides targeted, relevant tools to help teachers like me meet classroom challenges with confidence.\r\n\r\nEdWeek's articles, webinars, and expert insights have given me practical strategies that I can immediately apply in my classroom. By implementing best practices such as differentiated instruction, culturally responsive teaching, and creative engagement strategies, I've seen a positive difference in my students' attentiveness, participation, and learning outcomes.\r\n\r\nBeyond the classroom impact, EdWeek has also deepened my commitment to reflective teaching. The resources encourage me to regularly evaluate what works best for my students and to make thoughtful adjustments. This habit of reflection ensures that my teaching remains responsive, inclusive, and aligned with the needs of every learner.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in teachers and supporting the ongoing journey to provide every child with an engaging, high-quality education.","fullyFundedDate":1756306033384,"projectUrl":"project/lifetime-learner-in-the-classroom/9582396/","projectTitle":"Lifetime Learner in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wiley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5889886_orig.jpg?crop=2329,2329,x212,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588600977520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5889886"},{"teacherId":5889886,"projectId":9364161,"letterContent":"On behalf of our outstanding students and the entire classroom community, we are grateful for your incredible support of our snacks and hygiene items project. Your generosity is making a real, tangible difference in the lives of children who need it most. Thanks to your donations, we are removing critical barriers that can prevent students from reaching their full potential. Your support ensures that every student in our classroom has access to nutritious snacks that fuel their minds and bodies throughout the school day, as well as essential hygiene items, such as toothpaste, deodorant, and soap, which promote self-care and confidence. \r\n\r\nYour donation isn't just about snacks and hygiene items - it's about equity and opportunity. You're helping ensure that every student, regardless of their background or circumstances, has the same chance to succeed. You're telling these children that they matter, that their education is essential, and that their community believes in them. The impact of your generosity extends far beyond our classroom walls. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our students and investing in their futures. Your compassion and generosity are changing lives, one snack and one hygiene kit at a time. We are deeply grateful to have partners like you who understand that sometimes the smallest gestures can have the most significant impact.","fullyFundedDate":1749215602859,"projectUrl":"project/happy-and-healthy-students/9364161/","projectTitle":"Happy and Healthy Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wiley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5889886_orig.jpg?crop=2329,2329,x212,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588600977520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5889886"},{"teacherId":2302576,"projectId":9213060,"letterContent":"I wanat to thank you for your generous donations for my project and my students. My students were truly shocked and thankful for the clean uniform items for them to proudly wear to school. Even the socks made my student smile.\r\nBeing able to supply my students with the basic clothing they need for school was welcomed by all. 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