{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Delcroft School","outOfStateSupporters":36.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6827121,"projectId":9970038,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom's new color printer has transformed both learning and emotional growth for my elementary students. In our low‑income district, resources are often limited, and many of our children come to school facing challenges that extend far beyond academics. This printer has become far more than a piece of equipment—it has become a powerful tool for connection, confidence, and creativity.\r\nWith access to color printing, I've been able to create vibrant, engaging materials that support social‑emotional learning in ways that black‑and‑white pages never could. Our feelings charts, coping‑strategy posters, kindness prompts, and classroom expectations are now visual, relatable, and culturally responsive. Students are drawn to the colors and illustrations, which makes discussions about emotions feel safe, inviting, and age‑appropriate.\r\nFor many of my students, seeing themselves represented in full‑color resources has meant feeling seen and valued. They eagerly participate in SEL activities, choose personalized calm‑down strategy cards, and proudly display their own color‑printed reflection sheets and goal trackers. The printer has also allowed me to create individualized materials for students who need extra support—visual schedules, behavior charts, and positive‑reinforcement certificates that help build confidence and stability.\r\nWhat might seem like a small tool has created big changes. Students are more engaged, more open during SEL lessons, and more willing to express how they feel. The classroom environment has become brighter—both visually and emotionally—because of your kindness.\r\nThank you for investing not just in supplies, but in the emotional well‑being and future success of children who need it most. Your support is helping us build a classroom where every student feels understood, encouraged, and proud of who they are.","fullyFundedDate":1768063272855,"projectUrl":"project/ink-cartridge/9970038/","projectTitle":"Ink Cartridge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Douglas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6827121_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759432303226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6827121"},{"teacherId":7859740,"projectId":9973181,"letterContent":"Thank. you so much for supporting our Lunar New Year project! Because of your generosity, my first graders will be able to explore and celebrate this important cultural holiday in a hands-on meaningful way. \r\n With the chopsticks, fortune cookies, and horse crafts, students will learn about traditions, symbols and the importance of family and new beginnings that are part of Lunar New Year Celebrations. Experiences like this help broaden their understanding of the world and build respect and appreciation for different cultures. \r\n Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the future of our children.","fullyFundedDate":1768501910457,"projectUrl":"project/year-of-the-horse-and-honoring-our-diver/9973181/","projectTitle":"Year of the Horse and Honoring our Diverse Humanity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silverthorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7859740_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638024533890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7859740"},{"teacherId":7859740,"projectId":9939204,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Donors Choose project, \"Tis the Season.\" Because of you, our class was filled with warmth, comfort, and special moments that go far beyond a simple treat. \r\n For many of my first grader students, small experiences like sharing a cup of cocoa in the mugs that they designed and created on the Cricut Machine will become a cherished lasting memory. \r\n We plan to use these mugs during special reading days, winter celebrations and during our Fun Friday Afternoons. These simple moments help build friendships, encourage conversations and make school feel like a second home. \r\n Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in my students. Your generosity truly makes a difference in their little lives. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1765562598399,"projectUrl":"project/tis-the-season/9939204/","projectTitle":"Tis the Season...","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silverthorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7859740_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638024533890","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7859740"},{"teacherId":2331276,"projectId":9770159,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our third grade classroom. Having the snacks that you donated greatly helps the students in the classroom. Hungry children are more likely to feel frustrated or restless. Also, having regular access to snacks reduces mood swings and helps students regulate emotions. Classrooms often experience fewer disruptions when students' basic needs are met. Students who are not worried about hunger are more willing to participate in discussions and group work. Because of the snack you have provided, students can have what they need to be succesful.","fullyFundedDate":1759112082827,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-thought/9770159/","projectTitle":"Food for Thought","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2331276_orig.jpg?crop=2098,2098,x0,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731773089520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2331276"},{"teacherId":2150390,"projectId":9896123,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution towards our project \"Mathemagical Mania\". The students were very excited to receive the math games. It was rewarding to see the big smile on their faces. The Math addition with regrouping helps the students improve their facts and is a quick way to apply them. The student use the puzzles to form teams and compete to improve and show off their skills. These games will help develop math skills in a fun and interesting way.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your contribution and we greatly appreciate your generosity","fullyFundedDate":1764605606981,"projectUrl":"project/mathemagical-mania/9896123/","projectTitle":"Mathemagical Mania","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parthasarathy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2150390"},{"teacherId":2145419,"projectId":9890334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping bring Jory John books into our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to engaging, humorous, and meaningful stories that spark their love of reading. Watching their excitement as they explored these books for the first time was truly unforgettable—your contribution has helped make reading something they eagerly look forward to each day.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this gift even more special is that every student received a Jory John book to add to their home library. For many, this is a treasured opportunity to build a personal collection and continue reading beyond the classroom walls. Your generosity is nurturing lifelong readers and inspiring a deeper appreciation for books. Thank you for investing in my students and for making such a lasting difference in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1763579635466,"projectUrl":"project/good-seeds-cool-beans-and-clickin-mac/9890334/","projectTitle":"Good Seeds, Cool Beans, and Clickin’ Machines!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shannon Baxter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2145419_orig.jpg?crop=1241,1241,x162,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602080949238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2145419"},{"teacherId":3043434,"projectId":9893376,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of our beautiful classroom rug. The bright yellow and orange colors, shaped like a shining sun, have truly brought warmth and happiness into our 3rd grade classroom.\r\n\r\nThis rug has quickly become the heart of our room. Students use it every day for silent reading, collaborative group work, and solving puzzles together. It provides a comfortable, welcoming space where students can focus, share ideas, and build a sense of community. The sunny design helps create a positive atmosphere that makes learning feel calm, safe, and joyful.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in how our students learn and work together. Because of you, our classroom is a brighter place—both literally and figuratively. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create an environment where they can grow, learn, and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1763490856402,"projectUrl":"project/calm-cozy-and-centered-creating-a-spa/9893376/","projectTitle":"Calm, Cozy, and Centered: Creating a Space for Student Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3043434_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448930144299","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3043434"},{"teacherId":2334227,"projectId":9825009,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you for your generosity. The teachers pay teachers gift card is so useful and needed. I work with students in grades first through fourth. My students come to me with a wide range of reading abilities, and I need to meet them where they are. Having this gift card allows me to purchase other professionals resources that will support the students right in front of me! Differentiated instruction is a must and I am happy to support a fellow educator and use their materials to help the scholars in my classroom. Educators must work together- we are teaching the future and should all be supporting one another for the better!","fullyFundedDate":1762287687412,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-supporting-teachers/9825009/","projectTitle":"Teachers Supporting Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Conroy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2334227_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479264479887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2334227"},{"teacherId":2145355,"projectId":10012259,"letterContent":"We just had our monthly school store last week, and the students really loved the addition of the Valentine rewards. They especially liked the Valentine's rubber bracelets - all of them sold! But they also really liked the Valentine's heart glasses, squishies, and erasers. It's so fun to see both boys and girls get into the Valentine's spirit.\r\n\r\n Our students love the monthly store. I am stopped in the halls regularly and asked when the next store will be and if there will be new items \"for sale\" with their school points and dollars. \r\n\r\n Thank you helping us to keep our students on the right track with such fun rewards!","fullyFundedDate":1768502008761,"projectUrl":"project/valentine-prizes/10012259/","projectTitle":"Valentine Prizes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeStephanis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2145355_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449101228317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethdestephanis"},{"teacherId":2145355,"projectId":9970250,"letterContent":"We just had our school store last week - our students had lots of Dojo points and school Dollars to \"buy\" their rewards. Every single bag of salty and spicy chips, Takis and Pringles was sold - they loved them! The cookies and candies were a huge hit too. Our younger students love the mini-skatboards, mini-Slinkies, mini-Rubix cubes and Slime too.\r\n These incentives/rewards go a long way towards motivating our students to work hard with their academics and their behavior. Thank you for helping us to help them!","fullyFundedDate":1767236027523,"projectUrl":"project/january-rewards/9970250/","projectTitle":"January Rewards!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeStephanis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2145355_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449101228317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethdestephanis"},{"teacherId":8170326,"projectId":9942787,"letterContent":"My students are enjoying the new items during our transition times. They all have a preferred bin to use. This is helpful when students need time to regulate between large transitions and get settled for direct instruction. I loved preparing the bins for the students by the characters and colors they enjoy. I was able to create different bins depending on their preference. The light table has been a big hit! I would love to show my students how to use it to trace items. My students love art, and it can double as a reward for them.","fullyFundedDate":1768502091063,"projectUrl":"project/lets-regulate-with-our-senses/9942787/","projectTitle":"Let's Regulate with our Senses!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8170326_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637364662906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8170326"},{"teacherId":6827121,"projectId":9787242,"letterContent":"I am just getting going and my bulletin board is not yet hung, but being able to print things in color is making such a difference. This month we are celebrating confidence as a character trait and I am having all of the students write positive \"I statements\". Positive \"I statements\" help to build confidence. The internal dialogue we all have with ourselves is important and the students are learning that this month. Bringing color to our walls helps keep spirits up. 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