{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cowden Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3445242,"projectId":10424218,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my first graders and helping make learning more colorful, creative, and hands-on! Your generosity brought a little extra excitement to our everyday learning.\r\n\r\nMy students love using the glitter pens and neon crayons during writing activities. Having fun, colorful tools makes practicing letters, words, sentences, and stories feel special and gives them another reason to be excited about putting their ideas on paper.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic trays also give my students a hands-on way to practice important math and phonics skills. They use magnetic shapes to count, sort, build, and explore patterns, while magnetic letters helped them practice sounds, build words, and blend sounds together.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where learning felt fun and engaging. Your support brought smiles to their faces while helping them build important skills, and I truly appreciated your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1786560424548,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-tools-for-creative-learning/10424218/","projectTitle":"Colorful Tools for Creative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3445242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481472046177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445242"},{"teacherId":3445242,"projectId":10343750,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project!\r\n\r\nThe fuzzy keychains in our house colors will give students a fun way to show their house pride and feel connected to their team. These small tokens of school spirit will help build a sense of belonging and excitement as students participate in house activities and competitions.\r\n\r\nThe seat sacks will also make a big difference in our classroom by giving each student a special place to keep their school supplies. This will help us stay organized, save learning time, and teach students responsibility for their belongings.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom more organized, spirited, and connected. Your generosity means so much to me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1786023274060,"projectUrl":"project/school-spirit-and-organization/10343750/","projectTitle":"School Spirit and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3445242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481472046177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445242"},{"teacherId":3445242,"projectId":10287315,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project and helping transform our first grade classroom into a warm, cozy, and peaceful place to learn!\r\n\r\nThe beautiful plants and decorative pots will add natural touches that make our classroom feel calm and welcoming. My students spend so much of their day in our classroom, and having a comfortable environment helps them feel relaxed, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping create a space where my first graders can read, explore, create, and grow while feeling safe and comfortable. I am so grateful for your support and for helping make our classroom a place where every child can thrive!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our classroom grow!","fullyFundedDate":1779307033828,"projectUrl":"project/calm-and-cozy-classroom/10287315/","projectTitle":"Calm and Cozy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3445242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481472046177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445242"},{"teacherId":3445242,"projectId":10293859,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our character traits project! Your generosity brings favorite storybook characters into our classroom and makes reading lessons more interactive and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe stuffed characters give my first graders a hands-on way to identify and describe traits such as kind, brave, helpful, honest, and responsible. Students can hold, observe, and discuss the characters while using evidence from stories to explain their thinking.\r\n\r\nYour support helps make literacy learning fun and memorable while building comprehension, confidence, and a deeper love of reading. I am so grateful for your investment in my students and their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1781885810006,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-storybook-characters-to-life/10293859/","projectTitle":"Bringing Storybook Characters to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3445242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481472046177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445242"},{"teacherId":3445242,"projectId":10182315,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom library! Your generosity helps create a cozy, organized space where my first graders feel excited to read and explore new books.\r\n\r\nThe rotating bookcase makes books easy to see and reach, giving students more independence as they choose what they want to read. The soft reading lamp and remote outlet switches create a warm, inviting atmosphere where students can relax and focus during independent reading.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic hanging frames also give us a simple way to display important anchor charts throughout our classroom and support learning across the day.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your support in creating a classroom environment that inspires curiosity, independence, and a genuine love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1784771028135,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-corner-for-young-readers/10182315/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy Corner for Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3445242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481472046177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445242"},{"teacherId":3445242,"projectId":10262844,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity provides materials that help make our first-grade classroom more organized, welcoming, and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe storage containers and index card holders keep our materials neat and easy for students to access. The string light bulbs help maintain the warm and cozy atmosphere my students love. Our life cycle models and ABC matching dinosaurs give students hands-on opportunities to explore science and literacy in fun, meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThe decorative hummingbirds add a cheerful touch to our classroom and make our learning space even more inviting. I am so grateful for your support in creating a classroom where my first graders feel comfortable, confident, and excited to learn each day!","fullyFundedDate":1779569229937,"projectUrl":"project/creating-memorable-learning-experiences/10262844/","projectTitle":"Creating Memorable Learning Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3445242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481472046177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445242"},{"teacherId":3445242,"projectId":10210551,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom library project! Your generosity has given my first graders exciting new books to explore, discover, and enjoy.\r\n\r\nThese new books will help students learn about the world around them, build their reading skills, and develop a love of reading. From nonfiction adventures to fun chapter books, there is now something for every young reader to spark curiosity and imagination.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your support and for helping make our classroom library a place where my students can find books that inspire them to read, learn, and dream!","fullyFundedDate":1778262146901,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-readers-books-for-first/10210551/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Readers: Books for First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3445242_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481472046177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445242"},{"teacherId":3445142,"projectId":10180763,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our first grade classroom! Your generosity toward our storage solutions project will make a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experience.\r\nThese storage solutions will do more than simply help us tidy our classroom. They will give our young learners opportunities to practice independence, organization, responsibility, and teamwork. Students will be able to spend less time searching for materials and more time engaged in meaningful learning. Thank you again for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1778262144955,"projectUrl":"project/storage-solutions/10180763/","projectTitle":"Storage Solutions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kellerstrass","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445142"},{"teacherId":3445142,"projectId":10219216,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. These items will make our Grinch-themed kindness day a fun, memorable, and meaningful experience for our first-grade students. Through engaging activities and hands-on materials, students will explore the importance of kihe impact will extend beyond one special day. By connecting kindness to classroom routines and relationships, students can begin to develop habits of compassion, cooperation, and respect.ndness, empathy, generosity, and caring for others.\r\nThank you again for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1778262146727,"projectUrl":"project/grinch-day/10219216/","projectTitle":"Grinch Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kellerstrass","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445142"},{"teacherId":3445142,"projectId":10218120,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Our friendship rock project will help create a school culture where kindness, friendship, and belonging are visible and celebrated every day. Students will have the opportunity to paint and share positive messages on rocks that can be displayed in our school garden, creating meaningful reminders that small acts of kindness can make a big difference.\r\nWith the support of our donors, these simple rocks can become powerful symbols of kindness—helping students feel valued, connected, and proud to be part of a caring school community.","fullyFundedDate":1778262143519,"projectUrl":"project/friendship-rocks/10218120/","projectTitle":"Friendship Rocks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kellerstrass","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445142"},{"teacherId":3445142,"projectId":10173031,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! My students will be so excited! These mini LEGO blocks and drawing boards will give my students fun, positive rewards that motivate them to stay focused, work hard, and reach their goals. Small incentives can make a big difference in helping students feel proud of their progress and excited to keep learning. These blocks and boards will be a perfect incentive in the classroom! Thank you for helping make motivation matter in our classroom! It is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1778262144750,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-matters/10173031/","projectTitle":"Motivation Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kellerstrass","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3445142"},{"teacherId":3445142,"projectId":10285400,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in our students and supporting our Classroom Transformation Project centered around the wonderful world of Mo Willems. Because of your generosity through DonorsChoose, our classroom has become a place where imagination, creativity, and a love of reading come alive every day.\r\n\r\nThe supplies you provided—including the cut-out school buses, Mo Willems books, stickers, and craft materials—have transformed ordinary lessons into exciting learning adventures. Our students were thrilled to walk into a classroom filled with engaging activities inspired by some of their favorite characters.\r\n\r\nThe books sparked laughter, meaningful conversations, and a renewed excitement for reading. The craft supplies gave students the opportunity to express their creativity by designing projects inspired by the stories, while the stickers and themed materials made every activity feel special and memorable. Even the cut-out school buses became part of interactive lessons that encouraged storytelling, collaboration, and imaginative play.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your kindness reminded our students that there are people they may never meet who care deeply about their education and want them to succeed. That message is just as valuable as the materials themselves.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students didn't just receive classroom supplies—they experienced the joy of learning in a space designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence. The memories made during this classroom transformation will stay with them long after the activities have ended.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire classroom, thank you for making this experience possible. Your generosity has created smiles, inspired young readers, and helped foster a lifelong love of books and learning. 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