{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dawes Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9874898,"projectId":10479482,"letterContent":"I am writing this letter with a heart full of gratitude to express my deepest appreciation for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom. Because of your kindness and support, our project for a complete class set of headphones has been fully funded. When the boxes arrived in our classroom, the excitement among the students was absolutely palpable. Seeing their faces light up as we unpacked each brand-new pair of headphones was a moment I wish you could have witnessed firsthand. You have not just provided us with physical technology; you have opened up a brand-new world of focused, equitable, and immersive learning for my students.\r\nIn a modern classroom, headphones are no longer just an optional accessory; they are an essential tool for daily learning. During independent workstation time, the room would quickly become a chaotic sea of overlapping audio tracks. \r\nYour generosity has completely transformed this dynamic. Now, every single student has access to a high-quality, working pair of headphones. \r\nThese headphones are already making a massive impact on our daily curriculum. For my English Language Learners, this technology is a vital lifeline. It allows them to hear clear pronunciations of new vocabulary words directly in their ears, helping them bridge the gap in their language acquisition in a supportive, private way.","fullyFundedDate":1786820147555,"projectUrl":"project/focus-listen-learn/10479482/","projectTitle":"Focus, Listen, Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9874898"},{"teacherId":2045760,"projectId":10221578,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our Teachers Pay Teachers gift card! Because of your support, I am able to bring highly engaging, teacher-designed resources directly into our classroom.\r\n\r\nEvery student learns differently, and this gift card allows me to select tailored reading passages, interactive math games, and differentiated activities that meet my students exactly where they are. Having access to these high-quality, creative materials keeps learning fun, fresh, and impactful for everyone in our room.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and your commitment to supporting our classroom's success. Thank you for investing in our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1787183612423,"projectUrl":"project/powering-up-with-teacher-made-magic/10221578/","projectTitle":"Powering Up With Teacher-Made Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marassa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2045760_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450326515341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cmarassa"},{"teacherId":2045760,"projectId":10239784,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your gift, our students now have the printer ink we need to keep our math and reading centers running at full speed.\r\n\r\nHaving full ink cartridges makes an incredible difference in our daily routine. We use printed materials every single day for color-coded math games, hands-on practice worksheets, reading passage packets, and individualized learning tracks. Without ink, running these center rotations becomes a real challenge. Thanks to you, our students can focus on learning with vibrant, engaging materials right in front of them.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly impacts our classroom community, and we are so grateful for your investment in our education. Thank you for caring about our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1786459649358,"projectUrl":"project/no-ink-no-problemthanks-to-you/10239784/","projectTitle":"No Ink, No Problem...Thanks to You!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marassa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2045760_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450326515341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cmarassa"},{"teacherId":6401167,"projectId":10262477,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible kindness and for supporting our little mathematicians! The daily math practice journals are already building a strong foundation for their future, helping them see themselves as truly capable. As you can see in the pictures I am sharing, they capture exactly how happy and excited they get every single day we open our new journals. They really needed this tactile boost to successfully apply and retain what they are learning. These math journals provide the perfect daily reinforcement to help them lock in the new concepts.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, my kindergarten students have a beautiful head start for first grade and beyond. Thank you again for your incredible investment, kindess and for supporting our little mathematicians!","fullyFundedDate":1778001366350,"projectUrl":"project/mathematicians-in-training-from-lessons/10262477/","projectTitle":"Mathematicians in Training: From Lessons to Independent Hands-On Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Concepcion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6401167_orig.jpg?crop=2588,2588,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753112895409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6401167"},{"teacherId":180710,"projectId":10251422,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity to our 5th grade classroom! We are still navigating the use of the iPads between 100 students but we have been having the most fun capturing our activities and learning. Students were able to take pictures of their shadows and document the shadows at different times of day. Being able to share the photos of 4 classrooms in one spot created such community,. \r\n Your amazing gift also helps our ELL students. The iPads have the ability to take any page or worksheet and create a translated copy onto the iPad that is sleek enough to stay on their desk. \r\nIt's amazing- your donation to our classroom has already made a huge impact.","fullyFundedDate":1779294596514,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-more-like-wepad/10251422/","projectTitle":"iPad, more like WePad","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp180710_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787167020110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/180710"},{"teacherId":2884640,"projectId":10321790,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for the amount of support and generosity you have shown our classroom by donating to our classroom project for more ink toner. Now that we have replacement toner, I can continue to print out different learning activities for home and school, as well as continue to send information home to the parents to keep them updated about their child in school.\r\n\r\nIt truly would not be possible to have access to these learning activities unless it was for the kind and generous donors like you. We truly cannot thank you enough for all the support you have shown us! Thanks to you our students are now learning how to sit and attend to a quick learning activities, preparing them for kindergarten!\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU SO MUCH! YOU ROCK! :)","fullyFundedDate":1788959338386,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-toned-for-the-new-school-ye/10321790/","projectTitle":"Let's Get \"Tone'd\" for The New School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2884640_orig.jpg?crop=2284,2284,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738266426511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-mccarthy"},{"teacherId":11879,"projectId":10414860,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude. It's because of individuals like you that my students have the opportunity to fully embrace the wonders of science. I'm deeply committed to ensuring my students genuinely grasp the topics presented to them, and the most effective way to achieve this is through hands-on science lessons. Your generous donation has ignited a newfound passion for science in my students, and for that, I'm truly thankful.\r\n\r\nMy ultimate goal is to provide my students with the tools they need to thrive and excel in this fast-paced world. To do so, I strive to make science education hands-on, but I require more resources to make it possible. As an educator, I aim to empower my students for future success by immersing them in educational experiences that foster lifelong learning, critical thinking, and personal growth. I firmly believe that by instilling a love for science in my students, they are more likely to pursue careers in this remarkable field, knowing that opportunities in STEM can open countless doors for a lifetime.\r\n\r\nI take my responsibility as an educator seriously, and I am dedicated to offering my students every exciting opportunity to explore the world of STEM. My ongoing quest for materials and resources is driven by my commitment to their growth and success. I wholeheartedly credit wonderful donors like you for helping me become the teacher I am today. Thank you for your invaluable support.","fullyFundedDate":1789000611010,"projectUrl":"project/make-it-fun/10414860/","projectTitle":"Make it Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abuhabsah-Ghusein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp11879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510528974050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-abuhabsah"},{"teacherId":11879,"projectId":10547582,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude. It's because of individuals like you that my students have the opportunity to fully embrace the wonders of science. I'm deeply committed to ensuring my students genuinely grasp the topics presented to them, and the most effective way to achieve this is through hands-on science lessons. Your generous donation has ignited a newfound passion for science in my students, and for that, I'm truly thankful.\r\n\r\nMy ultimate goal is to provide my students with the tools they need to thrive and excel in this fast-paced world. To do so, I strive to make science education hands-on, but I require more resources to make it possible. As an educator, I aim to empower my students for future success by immersing them in educational experiences that foster lifelong learning, critical thinking, and personal growth. I firmly believe that by instilling a love for science in my students, they are more likely to pursue careers in this remarkable field, knowing that opportunities in STEM can open countless doors for a lifetime.\r\n\r\nI take my responsibility as an educator seriously, and I am dedicated to offering my students every exciting opportunity to explore the world of STEM. My ongoing quest for materials and resources is driven by my commitment to their growth and success. I wholeheartedly credit wonderful donors like you for helping me become the teacher I am today. Thank you for your invaluable support.","fullyFundedDate":1788959238653,"projectUrl":"project/strawberries-in-science/10547582/","projectTitle":"Strawberries IN Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abuhabsah-Ghusein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp11879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510528974050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-abuhabsah"},{"teacherId":2884640,"projectId":10250798,"letterContent":"Words cannot describe how grateful we are for your more than generous donation towards the funding of our classroom project! Thanks to you our classroom is now stocked with wiggle eyes, animal stampers, stickers, popsicle sticks and more.\r\n\r\nWe truly would not have access to these fun and creative art materials, unless it was for the kind and generous donors like you. My students absolutely love the art and writing center and it is all thanks to you. My one student looked on a duplo brick visual to build an item and it was missing a red block with an eye, so we made our own with the peel-off wiggle eyes. You truly made his day and that would not have happened unless it was for you!\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU SO MUCH. You are Awesome! :)","fullyFundedDate":1782172865566,"projectUrl":"project/art-is-good-for-the-heart/10250798/","projectTitle":"Art Is Good for the HeART!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2884640_orig.jpg?crop=2284,2284,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738266426511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-mccarthy"},{"teacherId":2884640,"projectId":10178152,"letterContent":"Words cannot describe how grateful we are for the amount of support and kindness you have shown our classroom my donating to our classroom ink fund! It could not have come at a better time, especially because we were running close to running out of ink printing out beginning of the year visuals and information for the students.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we were able to print out new vibrant Calming Strategies, Red and Green Choices, and a variety of classroom rules and expectations (voice levels and super sitter visuals).\r\n\r\nWe truly would not have access to these items unless it was for the kind and generous donors like you, helping us get through another day in our classroom.\r\n\r\nNot only has it helped with being able to print out visuals but it has also helped with being able to print out learning activities for small groups.\r\n\r\nWe truly cannot thank you enough! You Rock! :)","fullyFundedDate":1785789748422,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-about-ink/10178152/","projectTitle":"ThINKing About Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2884640_orig.jpg?crop=2284,2284,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738266426511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-mccarthy"},{"teacherId":11879,"projectId":10414870,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude. It's because of individuals like you that my students have the opportunity to fully embrace the wonders of science. I'm deeply committed to ensuring my students genuinely grasp the topics presented to them, and the most effective way to achieve this is through hands-on science lessons. Your generous donation has ignited a newfound passion for science in my students, and for that, I'm truly thankful.\r\n\r\nMy ultimate goal is to provide my students with the tools they need to thrive and excel in this fast-paced world. To do so, I strive to make science education hands-on, but I require more resources to make it possible. As an educator, I aim to empower my students for future success by immersing them in educational experiences that foster lifelong learning, critical thinking, and personal growth. I firmly believe that by instilling a love for science in my students, they are more likely to pursue careers in this remarkable field, knowing that opportunities in STEM can open countless doors for a lifetime.\r\n\r\nI take my responsibility as an educator seriously, and I am dedicated to offering my students every exciting opportunity to explore the world of STEM. My ongoing quest for materials and resources is driven by my commitment to their growth and success. I wholeheartedly credit wonderful donors like you for helping me become the teacher I am today. Thank you for your invaluable support.","fullyFundedDate":1788906836749,"projectUrl":"project/lego-it-on/10414870/","projectTitle":"Lego It On","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abuhabsah-Ghusein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp11879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510528974050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-abuhabsah"},{"teacherId":2884640,"projectId":10054093,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for the amount of support you have shown our classroom by donating to our classroom project. Thanks to you, my preschoolers can continue to get visually appealing learning activities to bring home with them to complete. Not only will this ink allow us to keep communication with the families but it allows for our room to be visually appealing, especially in high interest areas such as the calming corner, block center, and dramatic play.\r\n\r\nWe will also be able to continue small groups and print out a variety of fun and engaging learning activities for the students to complete!\r\n\r\nWe truly cannot thank you enough for the amount of support you have shown our classroom. It would not be possible to have access to these materials unless it was for the kind and generous donors like you! THANK YOU! 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