{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cross Country Elementary School 247","outOfStateSupporters":51.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":132354,"projectId":9533495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making it possible for my students to learn in ways that truly meet their needs. With the addition of flexible seating, wobble stools, soft floor cushions, flexible chairs, and clipboards, we've transformed our science classroom into a more student-centered, engaging, and empowering learning environment.\r\nWhen students first walked into the room and saw the new materials, their excitement was instant. Many were amazed that they could choose their own seating and find places where they felt most comfortable and productive. Students with ADHD, ADD, and sensory needs immediately gravitated toward the wobble stools and cushions, expressing that they felt calmer, more focused, and more ready to learn. This setup has given them permission to learn in ways that honor their bodies and brains.\r\nWe are now preparing for an investigation on how environmental factors affect plant growth, and the flexible seating will again play a key role. Students will be able to move between indoor stations, collaborative groups, and our outdoor garden plots with ease, using their clipboards to collect data and sketch observations. This flexibility supports not just comfort but independence, students are taking greater ownership of both their learning spaces and their scientific work.\r\nYour generosity has helped create an active, inclusive, and adaptable classroom where every learner feels supported, engaged, and capable. Thank you for believing in my students and giving them the tools they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1759167882321,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-to-inspire-independent/9533495/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating to Inspire Independent Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp132354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574800152605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tameshia-farley"},{"teacherId":132354,"projectId":9237313,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! My students and I were so excited to receive the classroom supplies you helped provide. Their faces lit up when they saw the new pencils, colorful loose-leaf paper, clipboards, and cleaning supplies. One memorable moment happened during our recent science project on plant life cycles, students moved through group stations, recording their observations with the fresh paper and clipboards, while we kept everything clean and safe using the hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and sprays you provided. It created a much more focused and comfortable learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly made a difference in how we manage our classroom each day. The cleaning materials help us maintain a healthy space, and the abundance of basic supplies means no student is ever without what they need to participate fully. As we begin our next science unit on the water cycle, students will continue working in small groups, using these tools to stay organized and engaged.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. You've made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1747071377586,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-strong-supplies-and-safety-fo/9237313/","projectTitle":"Finishing Strong: Supplies and Safety for a Successful Last Quarter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp132354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574800152605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tameshia-farley"},{"teacherId":9365117,"projectId":9074376,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students to focus in the classroom and in their related services areas! Students have shared that with the Loops, they can focus on what is important and get less distracted by lockers closing in the hallway and students transitioning. \r\n\r\nOur students enjoy these supports in the classroom to focus, but some also use them in the cafeteria, where the noise volume can be hard for them to handle. With the support of the Loops, they can sit in the cafeteria and self-regulate.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support! These earbuds have been so significant in our ability to support our students' progress.","fullyFundedDate":1738862443556,"projectUrl":"project/loop-us-into-the-learning-with-loops/9074376/","projectTitle":"Loop us into the Learning with Loops!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tanguay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9365117"},{"teacherId":132354,"projectId":8420955,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well. On behalf of my scholars and myself, I would like to extend our deepest thanks for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom. Your contribution of funds for the trifold boards, participant ribbons, glue, bacteria science kit, science certificates, science decorations, and density and prism kits has truly made a difference in our classroom. We are so grateful for your support, and the impact of your kindness has been felt not only by my scholars but by our entire school community.\r\n\r\nWith your generous donation, my scholars worked hard and took great pride in preparing for our school's Science Fair. They poured their creativity and dedication into their projects, using the materials you provided to bring their scientific ideas to life. The bacteria science kit helped them explore microbiology in a hands-on way, while the density and prism kits made abstract scientific principles tangible. The trifold boards, ribbons, and science certificates added a professional and celebratory touch to their hard work, and the science decorations filled our space with excitement and inspiration. The fair was a huge success, and my scholars were able to showcase their passion for science in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nIn fact, thanks to the foundation you helped us build, some of our scholars went on to compete in the Morgan State University Science and Engineering Fair. They were able to apply the skills they developed during our Science Fair and carry their projects to an even larger stage, where they represented our school with great pride. Your support not only gave them the tools they needed for success but also motivated them to strive for excellence in everything they do. We are so thankful for Kleenex's partnership in making these opportunities possible.","fullyFundedDate":1716643605218,"projectUrl":"project/lets-take-the-train-to-the-steam-fair/8420955/","projectTitle":"Let's Take the Train to the STEAM Fair!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp132354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574800152605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tameshia-farley"},{"teacherId":4523409,"projectId":8935152,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for your generous donation that helped provide my Pre-K students with a winter book and a cuddly stuffed animal for Christmas. Your kindness brought so much joy to their little hearts!\r\n\r\nMany of my students attend a Title I school, where resources at home can be limited. Thanks to your support, they were able to take home a special book to read over the winter break with their families. For many of them, this was a unique opportunity to engage in shared reading time, fostering a love for books while strengthening family connections.\r\n\r\nThe impact was truly remarkable—students returned to school eager to talk about their stories and share how they enjoyed reading with their loved ones. These moments not only built their literacy skills but also created lasting memories during the holiday season.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made all of this possible, and I am incredibly grateful for your continued support of our young scholars. Thank you for believing in the power of reading and for helping to nurture a love of learning in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1733263336700,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-buddies-for-the-holidays/8935152/","projectTitle":"Books and Buddies for the Holidays!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sheppard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4523409_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x403,y377&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677547757695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4523409"},{"teacherId":2464148,"projectId":8945376,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our color printer! Your support has really helped our English Language Development classroom, allowing us to create vibrant, engaging visual aids that make learning more accessible for our multilingual students. With this printer, we can now produce colorful word walls, picture dictionaries, interactive charts, and illustrated books that bring language to life. These materials are essential in helping our students build vocabulary, improve comprehension, and retain new concepts. Seeing their excitement when engaging with these resources has been amazing—they are more eager to participate, and their confidence in language development has grown.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have the tools they need to succeed in their language-learning journey. The ability to provide visually rich materials has made a noticeable difference in their engagement and understanding, creating a more inclusive and effective learning environment. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support—you have given our students a gift that will benefit them for years to come. 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